Footprint Meaning
/ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.
nounSpace required by a piece of equipment.
Sentence Examples
Neil Armstrong's famous footprint is still right where he left it.
Tom believes he has a very low carbon footprint.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The detective found a muddy ____ near the open window, proving someone had entered.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The researcher discovered a large ____ in the mud that belonged to a rare and elusive animal.
Word Origin & History
From foot + print.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes—one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant."
— 1928, Lawrence R. Bourne, chapter 13, in Well Tackled!:
"In a recent study with a movie recommendation site […], higher message interactivity in the form of footprints of user actions, responsive suggestions in a search box, and live-chatting with an online agent led to greater perceived contingency and engagement with the site, which ultimately created more positive attitudes toward it and higher intention to recommend the site to others."
— 2012, James Price Dillard, Lijiang Shen, The SAGE Handbook of Persuasion: Developments in Theory and Practice:
"Heavy debris would generally travel farther downrange within the debris footprint; lighter material would generally fall near the point of intercept. Footprint lengths can vary […]"
— 2007, Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS): Environmental Impact:
"As a commuter train, there's not really much need for a lot of luggage provision, especially as there is a lot of space within the footprint of the saloon."
— 2023 July 26, Pip Dunn, “Merseyrail '777s' are OK for commuters”, in RAIL, number 988, page 60:
"When a satellite's footprint covers a wider area than intended, the footprint is said to “spillover” ^([sic]) into surrounding territory."
— 2014, August E. Grant, Ashley J. Bennington, Communication Technology Update, page 274:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The detective found a muddy ____ near the open window, proving someone had entered.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The researcher discovered a large ____ in the mud that belonged to a rare and elusive animal.