footage
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B2
/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
length of film or measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'footage' originates from the word 'foot,' which is a unit of measurement, combined with the suffix '-age' to denote a collection or amount.
Historical Evolution
'foot' changed from Old English 'fōt' and eventually became the modern English word 'foot.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a measurement in feet,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'a length of film or video.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a length of film or video tape that contains a particular scene or event.
The news channel aired footage of the protest.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the size or length of something measured in feet.
The footage of the room is 500 square feet.
Synonyms
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