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footage

n.
US //ˈfʊtɪdʒ// UK //fˈʊtɪdʒ// footage
  1. 1 recorded video (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    video or film of a particular event.

    a sequence of film or video, especially one depicting a specific event or activity. Uncountable in most contexts.

    Example

    The news showed grainy footage of the robbery taken by a security camera.

    Example

    The documentary filmmaker spent months reviewing archival footage to find the few seconds that captured the politician's private reaction to the news.

    Usage

    Often used with adjectives like 'raw', 'archival', or 'security'.
  2. 2 length in feet (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical

    the total length of something measured in feet.

    a measurement of distance or length expressed in feet. Can be countable or uncountable depending on the specific measurement context.

    Example

    The builder calculated the square footage of the room before buying the carpet.

    Example

    The real estate agent emphasised the total square footage of the property, noting that the high ceilings made the space feel even larger.

    Usage

    Commonly appears in the compound 'square footage' for area measurements.
Origin

From foot (unit of length) + -age.

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