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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Essentially, the photonic chip replaces traditional circuitry with light, where optical data flows through the system to accomplish computing goals on a lower energy footprint.
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John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Kremlin could indeed look to use its footprint in Libya or Sudan, but Russia doesn't have any formal agreements with these countries, the ISW said.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Kremlin could indeed look to use its footprint in Libya or Sudan, but Russia doesn't have any formal agreements with these countries, the ISW said.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Related Articles The new deal is seen furthering Woolrich’s footprint in the Asia region and more broadly its global appeal.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
In the eight years since Season 3, Happy Valley has rapidly expanded its footprint on Mars by turning former foes into partners.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footprint. Accessed 18 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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