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单词 footprints
释义

footprint

noun

foot·​print ˈfu̇t-ˌprint How to pronounce footprint (audio)
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

Synonyms

  • footmark
  • footstep
  • step
  • trace
  • vestige
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Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web Bed Bath & Beyond, which has been shrinking its store footprint for years, is suffering from a failed turnaround strategy that left it with too much inventory, evaporating profits and a shrinking cash pile. Talal Ansari, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Christian Bigsby, senior vice president of workplace resources for Cisco, said the company is rationalizing its national real estate footprint for the post-pandemic landscape, with plans to reduce it by 30% over the next three years. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 In Central Asia, China has worked to expand its footprint in the former Soviet republics that Russia views as within its sphere of influence. Austin Ramzy, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Johnson had Hashian by his side during his hand and footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in May 2015. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 The study addresses the environmental impact of NYFW and lays out guidelines for reducing its footprint. Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 As the director of the New York Film Festival, Hernandez brought the event back in-person in 2021 and expanded its footprint by hosting events around the city and beyond its Lincoln Center base. Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 The dwelling itself is spread over three floors in a symmetrical floor plan and still offers many details from its original footprint when Ferré inhabited the home. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022 Slim Chickens continues to expand its footprint nationwide with its restaurants moving into new markets even as the industry as a whole faces ongoing challenges from inflation and worker shortages. John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

footprint

noun

foot·​print ˈfu̇t-ˌprint How to pronounce footprint (audio)
: a track left by a foot

Medical Definition

footprint

noun

foot·​print ˈfu̇t-ˌprint How to pronounce footprint (audio)
: an impression of the foot on a surface

footprints

noun

plural of footprint
as in footsteps
the mark or impression made by a foot mysterious footprints along the beach

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • footsteps
  • steps
  • footmarks
  • traces
  • vestiges
  • tracks
  • hoofprints
  • spoor
  • treads
  • spoors
  • pugs
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