# macro vs marc

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### macro
*adjective · IPA /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ · frequency rank #11,066*
Very large in scope or scale.

### marc
*noun · IPA /mɑːk/ · frequency rank #6,807*
The refuse matter that remains after fruit, particularly grapes, has been pressed.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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