footprint

//ˈfʊtˌprɪnt//
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Visual representation of footprint

Noun

footprintSingular
footprintsPlural
1

A mark or impression left by a foot or shoe on a surface.

I found footprints in the sand near the beach.

2

The area of ground covered by something, especially a building or piece of equipment.

The new office building has a smaller footprint than the old one.

3

The impact or effect that something has on the environment, especially in terms of carbon emissions or resource consumption.

We need to reduce our carbon footprint to protect the environment.