Profile meaning

What does “profile” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“profile” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics.

profile

noun

  1. 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”

  2. an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)

  3. biographical sketch

  4. degree of exposure to public notice

    “that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election”

    Synonymsvisibility
  5. a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers

verb

  1. write about

    “The author of this article profiles a famous painter”

  2. represent in profile, by drawing or painting

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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