1
: a stable position or placing of the feet
2
: a surface or its condition with respect to one walking or running on it
especially
: the condition of a racetrack
4
5
: basis
6
: terms of social intercourse
7
: an enlargement at the lower end of a foundation wall, pier, or column to distribute the load
8
: the sum of a column of figures
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He lost his footing and fell down the slope.
Be careful. The footing is slippery there.
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Kyler Alvord, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
But because the Fan Vote is one unified ballot as opposed to a tiered or weighted system, all seven artists are on equal footing.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
The governor’s shifts between attacking Trump and, at times, staying mum about controversial White House actions show that Newsom is trying to find his footing on how to effectively deal with Trump in his second term.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Warren is an absolute monster who could help new Jets coach Aaron Glenn and QB Justin Fields find their footing.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footing. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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footing
noun
foot·ing
ˈfu̇t-iŋ 
1
a
: the placing of one's feet in a position to secure a firm or safe stand
b
: a place for the foot to rest securely
2
a
: a place or position providing a base of operations : foothold sense 2
b
: position with respect to one another : status
all started off on an equal footing
c
: basis
put the business on a firm footing
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