profile

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/
/ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • His fingers traced the profile of the handle.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.
3 Definition

A summary or collection of information, especially about a person

Example Sentences
  • Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • I just updated my Facebook profile to show I got engaged.
5 Definition

Reputation.

6 Definition

The amount by which something protrudes.

Example Sentences
  • Choose a handle with a low profile so it does not catch on things.
7 Definition

Prominence; noticeability.

Example Sentences
  • Acting is, by nature, profession in which one must keep a high profile.
8 Definition

A smoothed (e.g., troweled or brushed) vertical surface of an excavation showing evidence of at least one feature or diagnostic specimen; the graphic recording of such as by sketching, photographing, etc.

9 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • What's the thermal profile on that thing?
10 Definition

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

11 Definition

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.

12 Definition

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

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

To draw in profile or outline.

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

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