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profile

[ proh-fahyl ]

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noun

the outline or contour of the human face, especially the face viewed from one side.
Synonyms: silhouette
a picture or representation of the side view of a head.
an outlined view, as of a city or mountain.
an outline of an object, as a molding, formed on a vertical plane passed through the object at right angles to one of its principal horizontal dimensions.
a drawing or the like representing this.
Surveying. a vertical section of the ground surface taken parallel to a survey line. Compare cross section ( def 6 ).
a verbal, arithmetical, or graphic summary or analysis of the history, status, etc., of a process, activity, relationship, or set of characteristics:
a biochemical profile of a patient's blood;
a profile of national consumer spending.
an informal biography or a concisely presented sketch of the life and character of a person.
Digital Technology. the personal details, images, user statistics, social media timeline, etc., that an individual creates and associates with a username or online account.
a set of characteristics or qualities that identify a type or category of person or thing:
a profile of a typical allergy sufferer.
the look, configuration, or lines of something:
cars with a modern profile.
degree of noticeability; visibility.
Psychology. a description of behavioral and personality traits of a person compared with accepted norms or standards.
Theater. a flat stage property or scenic piece cut from a firm, thin material, as of beaverboard or plywood, and having an irregular edge resembling the silhouette of a natural object.
(in a gear) the outline of either end of a tooth.
Naval Architecture. a longitudinal elevation or section of a vessel. Compare outboard profile.

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
a view or representation of an object, esp a building, in contour or outline
a short biographical sketch of a subject
a graph, table, or list of scores representing the extent to which a person, field, or object exhibits various tested characteristics or tendencies
a population profile
a vertical section of soil from the ground surface to the parent rock showing the different horizons
1. a vertical section of part of the earth's crust showing the layers of rock
2. a representation of such a section
the outline of the shape of a river valley either from source to mouth ( long profile ) or at right angles to the flow of the river ( cross profile )

verb

to draw, write, or make a profile of
to cut out a shape from a blank (as of steel) with a cutter

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Derived Forms

profilist, noun

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Other Words From

profil·er noun
half-profile noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of profile¹

First recorded in 1650–60; (for the noun) from Italian prof(f)ilo, noun derivative of profilare “to delineate, outline,” from pro- pro- ¹ + -filare, derivative of filo “line, thread,” from Latin fīlum

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Word History and Origins

Origin of profile¹

C17: from Italian profilo, from profilare to sketch lightly, from pro- ¹+ Latin fīlum thread

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Idioms and Phrases

see keep a low profile .

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