footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint 
1
: an impression of the foot on a surface
2
a
: the area on a surface covered by something
a tire with a wide footprint
the footprint of a laser beam
b
: range of operation (as of a service)
a global footprint
3
: a marked effect, impression, or impact
left a footprint in the field of research
4
: something that identifies
a genetic footprint
Examples of footprint in a Sentence
The child left her tiny footprints in the snow.
He walked into the kitchen with his boots on, making muddy footprints on the floor.
The new model has a smaller footprint than the older model.
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Pacha is well known for its historic nightclub in Ibiza, their iconic two cherry logo and for their ever-expanding global footprint.
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Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The following year, researchers excavated a set of about 12 footprints that appeared to walk in a line, then found another set of footprints running perpendicular.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Under new ownership Caravana will continue to expand its retail footprint with the goal of opening stores in the Hamptons, N.Y., Palma, Majorca; Miami, and Mexico City by the end of 2025.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Strategic Importance of Epsilon S Development The Epsilon S is intended to secure Japan's autonomy in space development while expanding its footprint in the global satellite market.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The following year, researchers excavated a set of about 12 footprints that appeared to walk in a line, then found another set of footprints running perpendicular.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Under new ownership Caravana will continue to expand its retail footprint with the goal of opening stores in the Hamptons, N.Y., Palma, Majorca; Miami, and Mexico City by the end of 2025.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Strategic Importance of Epsilon S Development The Epsilon S is intended to secure Japan's autonomy in space development while expanding its footprint in the global satellite market.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footprint. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint
: a track left by the foot
Medical Definition
footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint
: an impression of the foot on a surface
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