English Dictionary

footprint

/ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/

noun

The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow. / Space required by a piece of equipment. / (computing) The amount of hard drive space required for a program.

She left a small footprint in the sand.

意味（1）

The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.

“Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes—one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant.

意味（2）

Space required by a piece of equipment.

This computer has a smaller footprint.

意味（3）

(computing) The amount of hard drive space required for a program.

意味（4）

(computing) The audit trail left by a crashed program.

意味（5）

(figuratively) Profession or lifestyle.

He is following in his father's footprints.

意味（6）

The surface space occupied by a structure.

the footprint of a building

意味（7）

A company's geographic market presence.

The store, which is slated to open next month, increases the company's footprint in the market to 14 locations.

意味（8）

(ecology) The ecological impact of a human activity, machine, etc.

My carbon footprint is very high.

意味（9）

Availability of a satellite from the ground.

When a satellite's footprint covers a wider area than intended, the footprint is said to “spillover” into surrounding territory.

意味（10）

(cartography) A polygon representing the shape of an item.

building footprint