footprint
footprint Lexical Profile
footprint Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The impression or mark left by a foot or shoe on the ground or another surface.
"We followed the muddy footprints along the riverbank until they disappeared into the tall grass."
The impact or measurable effect that a person, organization, or activity has on the environment, economy, or digital space.
"Many modern companies are actively seeking ways to reduce their environmental footprint through renewable energy."
The total surface area occupied by a physical object, such as a building, piece of equipment, or computer.
"The compact printer has a small footprint, making it ideal for a crowded home office desk."
• verb
To take an inked impression of someone's foot for identification, or to leave footprints on a surface.
"Hospital staff routinely footprint newborn babies shortly after birth as a standard identification measure."
Word Origin & Etymology
Attested from the mid-16th century as a compound of 'foot' (from Old English 'fōt') and 'print' (from Old French 'preinte', meaning an impression).