B2 adjective तटस्थ

footprint

/ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

A footprint refers to the mark left by a foot or shoe on a surface, but in modern contexts, it most commonly describes the total impact or presence of an entity. It can refer to the space a physical object occupies, the environmental impact of a person or company (carbon footprint), or the data trail left online (digital footprint).

उदाहरण

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1

We followed the muddy footprints leading from the garden into the kitchen.

We tracked the dirt marks left by shoes going from the yard into the house.

2

The corporation is under pressure to disclose its total ecological footprint for the last year.

The large company is being forced to reveal its complete environmental impact from the previous year.

3

I'm deleting some old accounts to clean up my digital footprint.

I am removing old social media profiles to reduce the amount of personal information about me online.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
footprint
विशेषण
footprinted
संबंधित
footing
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याद रखने का तरीका

Visualize a giant's foot stepping on the Earth; the mark left behind is the 'impact' or 'footprint' they have on the world.

त्वरित क्विज़

Traveling by train instead of plane is one way to significantly reduce your carbon _______.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: footprint

उदाहरण

1

We followed the muddy footprints leading from the garden into the kitchen.

everyday

We tracked the dirt marks left by shoes going from the yard into the house.

2

The corporation is under pressure to disclose its total ecological footprint for the last year.

formal

The large company is being forced to reveal its complete environmental impact from the previous year.

3

I'm deleting some old accounts to clean up my digital footprint.

informal

I am removing old social media profiles to reduce the amount of personal information about me online.

4

The research analyzes the urban footprint of European cities compared to North American ones.

academic

The academic study examines the physical area occupied by cities in Europe versus North America.

5

Our goal this quarter is to expand our retail footprint into the Asian market.

business

Our objective for these three months is to increase our physical store presence in Asia.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
footprint
विशेषण
footprinted
संबंधित
footing

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

carbon footprint the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere
digital footprint the information about a person that exists on the internet
ecological footprint the impact of a person or community on the environment
global footprint the extent of a company's international operations
physical footprint the actual space or size occupied by an object

सामान्य वाक्यांश

leave a footprint

to have a lasting effect or impact on something

reduce one's footprint

to lower one's environmental impact or physical presence

heavy footprint

a large or significant amount of influence or environmental damage

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

footprint vs footstep

A footstep is the sound or the action of taking a step, whereas a footprint is the physical mark left behind.

footprint vs fingerprint

A fingerprint is a unique biological identifier from a finger, while footprint is used for tracks or general impact.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

While originally meaning a literal track on the ground, B2 learners should focus on its metaphorical use in business and environmental science. It is almost always used as a countable noun.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often use 'footprint' when they mean 'shoe size' or 'step count'. Avoid using it as a verb; use 'leave a footprint' instead.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Visualize a giant's foot stepping on the Earth; the mark left behind is the 'impact' or 'footprint' they have on the world.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Old English 'fōt' (foot) and 'prent' (an impression or mark).

व्याकरण पैटर्न

countable noun plural: footprints often used as a modifier (noun adjunct) in phrases like 'footprint analysis'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In modern Western culture, the 'carbon footprint' is a central concept in discussions about climate change and individual responsibility.

त्वरित क्विज़

Traveling by train instead of plane is one way to significantly reduce your carbon _______.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: footprint

संबंधित शब्द

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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