Footprint

/ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mark or impression made by a foot; a track.

The detective found a muddy footprint near the crime scene.

An indication of the presence or influence of something.

The company's carbon footprint has decreased significantly due to their new policies.

The space occupied by a product or device.

This compact printer has a smaller footprint than the previous model.

Foot + print; referring to the impression made by the foot.

carbon footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities.

footprint analysis

An examination of the space or resources used by a particular item or activity.

digital footprint

The trail of data left by interactions in a digital environment.

imprint

A mark or depression made by pressure.

traces

Signs or evidence of something that has happened.

shadow

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

To leave a mark or impression in various contexts.

He really made his footprint in the industry with that last project.

A term used in tech to refer to one's digital presence.

You need to be aware of your digital footprint when posting online.