footprint

noun11

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. — 1928
2. •
   The ecological impact of a human activity, machine, etc.

   • My carbon footprint is very high.
3. •
   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.
4. •
   Availability of a satellite from the ground.

   • When a satellite's footprint covers a wider area than intended, the footprint is said to “spillover” ^([sic]) into surrounding territory. — 2014
5. •
   Space required by a piece of equipment.

   • This computer has a smaller footprint.
6. •
   The amount of hard drive space required for a program.
7. •
   The surface space occupied by a structure.

   • Heavy debris would generally travel farther downrange within the debris footprint; lighter material would generally fall near the point of intercept. Footprint lengths can vary […] — 2007
8. •
   [in the plural] (figurative) What a person has done before, as a profession or lifestyle, serving as a model for others.

   • He is following in his father's footprints.
9. •
   The audit trail left by a crashed program.
10. •
    A trace left behind that gives evidence of some action having occurred.
11. •
    A polygon representing the shape of an item.