profile

/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/

noun

The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.

Examples :

"His fingers traced the profile of the handle."

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The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.

Examples :

"The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman."

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A summary or collection of information, especially about a person

Examples :

"Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect."

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A specific space or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems.

Examples :

"I just updated my Facebook profile to show I got engaged."

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Examples :

"My sister's profile for helpfulness and kindness is very high among her friends. "

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The amount by which something protrudes.

Examples :

"Choose a handle with a low profile so it does not catch on things."

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Prominence; noticeability.

Examples :

"Acting is, by nature, profession in which one must keep a high profile."

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Examples :

"The archaeologist carefully documented the profile of the excavation pit, showing the layers of soil and the remains of an ancient cooking pot. "

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Character; totality of related characteristics; signature; status (especially in scientific, technical, or military uses).

Examples :

"The student's profile showed a strong interest in math and science. "

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A section of any member, made at right angles with its main lines, showing the exact shape of mouldings etc.

Examples :

"The architect's drawing showed a profile of the building's ornate cornices. "

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A drawing exhibiting a vertical section of the ground along a surveyed line, or graded work, as of a railway, showing elevations, depressions, grades, etc.

Examples :

"The engineer used the profile to show the elevation changes along the new hiking trail. "

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noun

An exemption from certain types of duties due to injury or disability.

Examples :

"Due to her recent surgery, Sarah was granted a profile from paying the extra school fees. "

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verb

To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).

Examples :

"The teacher asked the students to profile the different types of trees in the schoolyard. "

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To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.

Examples :

"The teacher profiled the student, assuming he was struggling because he was new to the school. "

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To draw in profile or outline.

Examples :

"The artist carefully profiled the mountain range, outlining its peaks and valleys. "

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To give a definite form by chiselling, milling, etc.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully profiled the wooden beam to create a smooth, elegant edge. "

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To measure the performance of various parts of (a program) so as to locate bottlenecks.

Examples :

"The software engineers profiled the new program to find out which parts were taking the longest to run. "

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