If something is put on a particular footing, it is defined, established, or changed in a particular way, often so that it is able to develop or exist successfully.
The new law will put official corruption on the same legal footing as treason.
...research that is aimed at placing training on a more scientific footing.
2. uncountable noun [usu onN]
If you are on a particular kind of footing with someone, you have that kind of relationship with them.
They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing.
They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.
Synonyms: relationship, terms, position, basis More Synonyms of footing
3.
See on a war footing
4. uncountable noun
You refer to your footing when you are referring to your position and how securely your feet are placed on the ground. For example, if you lose your footing, your feet slip and you fall.
He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge.
He lost his footing and slid into the water.
Synonyms: foothold, hold, grip, toehold More Synonyms of footing
More Synonyms of footing
footing in British English
(ˈfʊtɪŋ)
noun
1.
the basis or foundation on which something is established
the business was on a secure footing
2.
the relationship or status existing between two persons, groups, etc
the two countries were on a friendly footing
3.
a secure grip by or for the feet
4. Also called: footings
the lower part of a foundation of a column, wall, building, etc
5. mainly US
a.
the act of adding a column of figures
b.
the total obtained
6. rare
a fee paid upon entrance into a craft, society, etc, or such an entrance itself
footing in American English
(ˈfʊtɪŋ)
noun
1. Rare
a moving on the feet; walking, dancing, etc.
2.
a secure placing of the feet
to lose one's footing
3.
a.
the condition of a surface with regard to its suitability, for walking, running, etc.
poor footing following the rain
b.
a secure place to put the feet; foothold
4.
a.
a position or basis
the business is on a sound footing
b.
a basis for relationship
a friendly footing, an equal footing
5.
a.
the adding of a column of figures
b.
the sum obtained
6. Architecture
the projecting base or enlarged foundation put under a column, wall, etc. to spread its weight and prevent settling
Word origin
ME fotinge: see foot & -ing
footing in Accounting
(fʊtɪŋ)
Word forms: (regular plural) footings
noun
(Accounting: Financial statements)
A footing is a notation at the bottom of a column of figures showing the total.
The debit column footing is $11,900, and that of the credit column $1875, and you subtract one from the otherto determine the balance of the account.
The footing serves as the balance for accounts with entries on only one side of the account.
A footing is a notation at the bottom of a column of figures showing the total.
COBUILD Collocations
footing
sound footing
stable footing
Examples of 'footing' in a sentence
footing
Surely by now we should be on an equal footing with men in all careers?
The Sun (2011)
The current voluntary code is therefore to be enhanced and placed on a legal footing.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
She fears she might lose her footing and take a tumble.
The Sun (2010)
But the one place we can find a secure footing is on the facts.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He has a unique responsibility but is on an equal footing with the rest.
Christianity Today (2000)
Both parties have moved on to a more secure financial footing.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is right and good that government support for the dance world should be put on a new footing.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We sell to lots of independent cafés which have to compete with chains but they are not on an equal footing.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is hard for us to find secure footing in a world where the turtles do not run all the way down.
Kantrow, Alan M. The Constraints of Corporate Tradition (1987)
For the first time, women were truly on the same legal footing as men.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But one of her main concerns at the moment is to put on weight so that she can compete on an equal footing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They fear that your footing is less secure and it's harsher on your joints.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The further it went, the less secure was its footing.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But she's no diva and enjoys her role in the band on equal footing with two men.
The Sun (2010)
England would be advised to have a long warm-up and to take care early in the match to secure their footing.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It's easy to lose footing.
The Sun (2011)
On the plus side, the online game allows you to compete against players from around the world on a more or less equal footing.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And the Saints supremo says they are on a better financial footing since the new board took over in May.
The Sun (2008)
Word lists with
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architectural features
In other languages
footing
British English: footing NOUN
If something is put on a particular footing, it is defined, established, or changed in a particular way, often so that it is able to develop or exist successfully.
The new law will put official corruption on the same legal footing as treason.
American English: footing
Brazilian Portuguese: posição
Chinese: 基础
European Spanish: nivel
French: termes
German: Stellung
Italian: posizione
Japanese: 立場
Korean: 기반
European Portuguese: posição
Latin American Spanish: nivel
All related terms of 'footing'
foot
Your feet are the parts of your body that are at the ends of your legs, and that you stand on.
war footing
the condition or status of a military force or other organization when operating under a state of war or as if a state of war existed
sound footing
If something is put on a particular footing , it is defined , established , or changed in a particular way, often so that it is able to develop or exist successfully.
stable footing
If something is put on a particular footing , it is defined , established, or changed in a particular way, often so that it is able to develop or exist successfully.
on a war footing
If a country or armed force is on a war footing , it is ready to fight a war.
hot-foot
If you hot-foot it somewhere , you go there in a hurry .
first-foot
the first person to enter a household in the New Year . By Hogmanay tradition a dark-haired man who crosses the threshold at midnight brings good luck
side-foot
In football , if a player side-foots the ball, they kick it with the side of their foot.
wrong-foot
If you wrong-foot someone, you surprise them by putting them into an unexpected or difficult situation.
single-foot
a rapid showy gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately, as in a walk
Chinese translation of 'footing'
footing
(ˈfutɪŋ)
n(c)
(= basis)
on a more formal/scientific footing在更正式/科学(學)的基础(礎)上 (zài gèng zhèngshì/kēxué de jīchǔ shang)
to lose one's footing失去平衡 (shīqù pínghéng)
on an equal footing在平等的基础(礎)上 (zài píngděng de jīchǔ shang)
Seefeet
1 (noun)
Definition
basis or foundation
a sounder financial footing for the future
Synonyms
basis
The UN plan is a possible basis for negotiation.
foundation
vertical or lateral support for building foundations
foothold
Companies must establish a firm foothold in Europe.
base position
ground
settlement
Our objective must be to secure a peace settlement.
establishment
discussions to explore the establishment of diplomatic relations
installation
a secret military installation
groundwork
These courses provide the groundwork of statistical theory.
2 (noun)
Definition
the relationship between two people or groups
They are trying to compete on an equal footing.
Synonyms
relationship
terms
position
their changing role and position in society
basis
state
standing
He has improved his country's standing abroad.
condition
The government has to encourage people to better their condition.
relations
rank
He eventually rose to the rank of captain.
status
promoted to the status of foreman
grade
Staff turnover is high among junior grades.
3 (noun)
Definition
a secure grip by or for the feet
He lost his footing and slid into the water.
Synonyms
foothold
He had a solid foothold on the rockface beneath him.
hold
The idea didn't really get a hold in this country.
grip
I eased the bag from her grip.
toehold
support
Additional synonyms
in the sense of condition
Definition
a particular state of being
The government has to encourage people to better their condition.
Synonyms
situation,
state,
position,
status,
circumstances,
plight,
status quo,
case,
predicament
in the sense of establishment
Definition
the act of establishing or state of being established
discussions to explore the establishment of diplomatic relations
Synonyms
creation,
founding,
setting up,
foundation,
institution,
organization,
formation,
installation,
inauguration,
enactment
in the sense of foundation
Definition
the base on which something stands
vertical or lateral support for building foundations