'Profile' definitions:

Definition of 'profile'

From: WordNet
noun
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"
noun
An outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
noun
Biographical sketch
noun
Degree of exposure to public notice; "that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election" [syn: visibility, profile]
noun
A vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers
verb
Write about; "The author of this article profiles a famous painter"
verb
Represent in profile, by drawing or painting

Definition of 'Profile'

From: GCIDE
  • Profile \Pro"file\, n. [It. profilo, fr. L. pro before + filum a thread, an outline, shape: cf. F. profil. See File arow, and cf. Purfle, Purl, a fringe.]
  • 1. An outline, or contour; as, the profile of an apple. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Paint & Sculp.) A human head represented sidewise, or in a side view; the side face or half face. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (a) (Arch.) A section of any member, made at right angles with its main lines, showing the exact shape of moldings and the like. (b) (Civil Engin.) 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Profile'

From: GCIDE
  • Profile \Pro"file\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Profiled; p. pr. & vb. n. Profiling] [Cf. F. profiler, It. profilare. See Profile, n.]
  • 1. to draw the outline of; to draw in profile, as an architectural member. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Mech.) To shape the outline of an object by passing a cutter around it. [1913 Webster]
  • Profiling machine, a jigging machine. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'profile'

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