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Profile

/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/

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

📖 Definitions of "Profile"

noun

1
The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
"His fingers traced the profile of the handle."
2
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."
3
A summary or collection of information, especially about a person
"Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect."
4
A specific space or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems.
"I just updated my Facebook profile to show I got engaged."

verb

1
To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).
2
To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.
3
To draw in profile or outline.
4
To give a definite form by chiselling, milling, etc.

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