footprint

US /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/
UK /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/
"footprint" picture
1.

the impression left by a foot or shoe on the ground or a surface

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We saw fresh deer footprints in the snow.
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The detective found a clear footprint near the crime scene.
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tracktrailmarkimpression
2.

the amount of space that something needs on a surface, especially the amount of land or floor space that a building or piece of equipment occupies

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The new factory has a large environmental footprint.
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We need to reduce our carbon footprint.
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impacteffectareaspace
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carbon footprint