Macroscopic

Pronunciation: /ˈmækɹoʊˈskɑpɪk/

Macroscopic (adj)

  1. Describing things seen with the naked eye, not needing a microscope, because they are large enough to notice directly.
  2. Relating to the overall behaviour of a material or system, described using measurable quantities rather than tiny internal details.

Macroscopic (adjective)

Examples

  • We use a macroscopic view to understand the whole process.
  • A macroscopic view helps explain patterns without focusing on details.