footprint
a mark left by the shod or unshod foot, as in earth or sand.
an impression of the sole of a person's foot, especially one taken for purposes of identification.
Informal. the track of a tire, especially on wet pavement.
a unique set of characteristics, actions, etc., that leave a trace and serve as a means of identification: Be careful when you post on social media—your online footprint could harm your reputation.The tumors share the same genetic footprint.
the area affected by an increase in the level of sound or noise, as that generated by an airplane.
Telecommunications. the area of the earth's surface within which a communications satellite's signals can be received.
Aerospace. the area within which it is predicted that a spacecraft or its debris will land.
the surface space of a desk or tabletop occupied by a piece of equipment, especially a computer or other electronic device.
the surface area occupied by any structure, device, etc.: The new store will have a large footprint.
the impact that humans have on the environment, especially in the utilization of natural resources: China's water footprint;ways to reduce our environmental footprint.
any impact or effect, or its scope: the company’s wide footprint across Puerto Rico.
Also called ecological footprint . the amount of biologically productive land and ocean area required to sustain the resource consumption and waste production of an individual, population, or human activity: measured in global acres or hectares.
Computers. the amount of memory or disk space required by a program.
Origin of footprint
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How to use footprint in a sentence
Down below, the cops had closed off the two memorial pools that mark the footprints of the towers that once stood there.
Footprints have been photographed, and hairs and other traces have been collected.
Burning charcoal generates hydrocarbons, particulate air pollution, wildfires, and carbon footprints.
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Daily Beast Readers React to YouTube Stillborn Baby Memorials | Brandy Zadrozny | November 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWe have a lock of his hair, a few photos, and plaster footprints, along with the tiny blue urn we chose when we had him cremated.
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The victims of the tiger dare not leave footprints for it will give away their whereabouts.
Kari the Elephant | Dhan Gopal MukerjiWe found footprints of a man, but escaping the law seems to be that fellas strong point.
The Adventure Girls at K Bar O | Clair BlankThe prince pointed at the cavern entrance where our footprints still showed in the dust.
Valley of the Croen | Lee TarbellFortunately, this time, for in it footprints stood out clear, illuminated by the white moonlight.
Average Jones | Samuel Hopkins AdamsHe led the way to the side of the house, and there pointed out the footprints.
The Daffodil Mystery | Edgar Wallace
British Dictionary definitions for footprint
/ (ˈfʊtˌprɪnt) /
an indentation or outline of the foot of a person or animal on a surface
the shape and size of the area something occupies: enlarging the footprint of the building; a computer with a small footprint
impact on the environment
a military presence: since 1944, America's military footprint in Europe has been in the West
computing the amount of resources, such as disk space and memory, that an application requires: See also electronic footprint
an identifying characteristic on land or water, such as the area in which an aircraft's sonic boom can be heard or the area covered by the down-blast of a hovercraft
the area in which the signal from a direct broadcasting satellite is receivable
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