Definition of "footprinting" [footprinting]

• Any of several techniques for the identification of a member of a class of things, based on some distinguishing feature (noun)

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• "I like the idea of footprinting tools but they all are hindered by the need to make the process quick for the internet generations rapid twitching, so sacrificing parts of the impact."
• "Meat Industry Association chairman Bill Falconer said today it would be hard to assess how carbon emissions for New Zealand lamb compared with overseas products, until there was a globally-agreed methodology for "footprinting"."
• "He says until there is a globally agreed methodology for "footprinting," it is hard to assess how New Zealand's footprint compares to others."