macroscopic
/ˌmækroʊˈskɑpɪk/
adjective
- Large enough to be seen with the naked eye, without a microscope.
- Most insects are macroscopic, so you don't need a microscope to study them.
- The rock's macroscopic cracks were visible from several feet away.
- The biologist examined the macroscopic features of the leaf, such as its shape and veins.
- Relating to the overall or large-scale view of something, rather than tiny details.
- The report took a macroscopic approach to the company's finances, ignoring small expenses.
- A macroscopic analysis of the data reveals clear trends over the past decade.
- In physics, macroscopic objects follow the laws of classical mechanics.
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