Definition of a footprint

footprint

noun

• the typical amount of computing resources taken up by a computer program.

  It's a pretty good utility, but it's got a big footprint.

  Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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• From the amount of floor or desk area taken up by a piece of equipment.
  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Nov 10 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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