Footprint: meaning, definitions and examples

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footprint

 

[ หˆfสŠtหŒprษชnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

environmental impact

A mark or impression left by the foot on the ground; a trace of someone's presence or influence.

Synonyms

impression, imprint, mark, trace

Examples of usage

  • The footprint of humans on the planet is becoming increasingly visible through deforestation and pollution.
  • She examined the footprint in the mud to determine the size of the animal.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

An identifying code or marker embedded in digital data to track the source or usage of the content.

Synonyms

code, identifier, marker, tracking device

Examples of usage

  • The company uses digital footprints to analyze user behavior and improve their marketing strategies.
  • Online advertisers rely on footprints to target specific audiences.

Translations

Translations of the word "footprint" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pegada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฆเคšเคฟเคนเฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FuรŸabdruck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jejak kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odcisk stopy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ่ทก(ใ‚ใ—ใ‚ใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท empreinte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ huella

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayak izi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์ž๊ตญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตู…ุฉ ุงู„ู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otisk nohy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odtlaฤok nohy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถณ่ฟน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odtis noge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณtspor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา› ั–ะทั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒฏแƒ˜แƒก แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaq izi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ huella

Etymology

The word 'footprint' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'foot' and 'print'. It initially referred to the mark left by a foot on the ground. Over time, the term expanded to include the concept of environmental impact and digital tracking. Today, 'footprint' is commonly used in discussions about sustainability, technology, and data analysis.

See also: feet, foot, footage, football, footfall, footgear, foothold, footing, footmark, footpath, footrest, footrests, footstep, footstool, footwear, footy.