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| foot·ing [ ftting ] (plural foot·ings) |
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1. stability of feet: a stable secure position for or placement of the feet when standing or walking
  He lost his footing on the icy slope.
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2. base for progress: a foundation or basis for further advancement or development
gives the organization a firm footing
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3. status: the status or condition of something, often in relation to something else
The government moved swiftly to place the armed forces on a war footing.
put the discussion on a more scientific footing
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4. relationship: the position or status of people in relation to one another
back on a friendly footing
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5. architecture construction foundation: the foundation or base of a structure such as a wall or column
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6. U.S. condition of surface: the condition of a surface for walking or running such as a racetrack
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7. U.S. total: the total of a column of figures
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