Profile
WordNet
noun
(1) Biographical sketch
(2) An analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
"A biochemical profile of blood"
"A psychological profile of serial killers"
(3) A vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers
(4) A side view representation of an object (especially a human face)
(5) Degree of exposure to public notice
"That candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election"
verb
(6) Represent in profile, by drawing or painting
(7) Write about
"The author of this article profiles a famous painter"
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Etymology
From < , later also < < + < ; see .
Noun
- the outermost shape, view, or edge of an object
- His fingers traced the profile of the handle.
- The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.
- The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.
- A summary or collection of information, especially about a person
- Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect.
- reputation
- the amount by which something protrudes
- Choose a handle with a low profile so it does not catch on things.
- prominence; noticeability
- Acting is, by nature, profession in which one must keep a high profile.
- A smoothed (e.g., troweled or brushed) vertical surface of an excavation showing evidence of at least one feature or diagnostic specimen; the graphic recording of such as by sketching, photographing, etc.
Verb
- to create a summary or collection of information, especially about a person
- to act based on such a summary; especially, to act on a stereotype. See profiling.