the basis or foundation on which anything is established.

the act of one who moves on foot, as in walking or dancing.

a secure and established position.

a place or support for the feet; surface to stand on; foothold.

a firm placing of the feet; stability

He regained his footing.

Building Trades, Civil Engineering . the part of a foundation bearing directly upon the earth.

position or status assigned to a person, group, etc., in estimation or treatment.

mutual standing; reciprocal relation

to be on a friendly footing with someone.

entrance into a new position or relationship

to gain a footing in society.

a fee demanded from a person upon entrance into a trade, society, etc.

the act of adding a foot to something, as to a stocking.

that which is added as a foot.

the act of adding up a column of figures.

the total of such a column.

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