footprint

From foot +‎ print.

• IPA^(key): /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/

footprint (plural footprints)

1. The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.
   • 1928, Lawrence R. Bourne, chapter 13, in Well Tackled!‎:

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

2. Space required by a piece of equipment.

   This computer has a smaller footprint.

3. (computing) The amount of hard drive space required for a program.
4. (computing) The audit trail left by a crashed program.
5. Profession or lifestyle.

   He is following in his father's footprints.

6. The surface space occupied by a structure.

   the footprint of a building

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.

8. The ecological impact of a human activity, machine, etc.

   My carbon footprint is very high.

9. Availability of a satellite from the ground.

• footmark