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   Pro·file

   /ˈprōˌfīl/

   

   noun

   • 1. an outline of something, especially a person's face, as seen from one side: "the man turned and she caught his profile" Similar side viewoutlinesilhouettecontourshapeformfigurelines
   • ▪ a vertical cross section of a structure: "skillfully made vessels with an S-shaped profile"
   • ▪ an outline of part of the earth's surface, e.g. the course of a river, as seen in a vertical section.
   • ▪ a flat piece of scenery or stage property that has been cut so as to form an outline or silhouette of an object.
   • 2. a short article giving a description of a person or organization: "a profile of a Texas tycoon" Similar descriptionaccountstudyportraitportrayaldepictionrundownsketchoutline
   • ▪ (on a social media website or application) a user's summary of their personal details or current situation: "he posted the pictures on his Facebook profile"
   • 3. the extent to which a person or organization attracts public notice: "raising the profile of women in industry"
   • 4. a graphical or other representation of information relating to particular characteristics of something, recorded in quantified form: "the blood profiles of cancer patients"
   • ▪ a record of a person's psychological or behavioral characteristics, preferences, etc.: "they had been using personal details to build customer profiles"

   verb

   • 1. describe (a person or organization, especially a public figure) in a short article: "he was to profile each candidate"
   • 2. represent in outline from one side: "he was standing motionless, profiled on the far side of the swimming pool"
   • ▪ have a specified shape or appearance in outline: "a proud bird profiled like a phoenix"
   • ▪ shape (something), especially by means of a tool guided by a template: "I use my angle grinder all the time for profiling tiles"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from obsolete Italian profilo, from the verb profilare, from pro- ‘forth’ + filare ‘to spin’, formerly ‘draw a line’ (from Latin filare, from filum ‘thread’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. profilist noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › profilePROFILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used with object) , pro·filed, pro·fil·ing. to draw a profile of. to produce or present a history, description, or analysis of: The magazine will profile the candidate in its next issue. profile. / ˈprəʊfaɪl; ˈprəʊfɪlɪst / noun. a side view, outline, or representation of an object, esp of a human face or head.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › profileProfile - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of profile. noun. an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side) see more. noun. a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers. see more. noun. an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprofile noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of profile noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › profileprofile - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jan 25, 2024 · Noun. profile ( countable and uncountable, plural profiles) ( countable) The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object. Synonym: contour. His fingers traced the profile of the handle. ( countable) The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROFILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · Synonyms: outline, lines, form, figure More Synonyms of profile. 2. uncountable noun [in NOUN] If you see someone in profile, you see them from the side. This picture shows the girl in profile. 3. countable noun. A profile of someone is a short article or programme in which their life and character are described .

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROFILE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a short description of someone's life, character, work, etc. profile noun [C] (HEAD) a side view of someone's face or head: The picture shows him in profile. profile noun [C] (ATTENTION) the amount of attention that something receives: We need to increase our company's profile in Asia. high profile. important and noticeable: a high-profile job.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › profileProfile Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   A degree of exposure to or contact with others, esp. the public. A celebrity who keeps a low profile after a scandal. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (13) Synonyms: form. silhouette. outline. sketch. side. review.