'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'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- adventures,
- analysis,
- annals,
- autobiography,
- bank,
- beam,
- biographical sketch,
- biography,
- blueprint,
- border,
- broad lines,
- broadside,
- brouillon,
- cameo,
- cartoon,
- case history,
- catalog,
- cataloging,
- character,
- character sketch,
- characterization,
- chart,
- cheek,
- chop,
- chronicle,
- chronicles,
- chronology,
- Clio,
- coast,
- confessions,
- configuration,
- contour,
- copy,
- curriculum vitae,
- delineate,
- delineation,
- depiction,
- describe,
- description,
- design,
- details,
- diagram,
- diary,
- draft,
- draw,
- drawing,
- ebauche,
- elevation,
- esquisse,
- evocation,
- examination,
- experiences,
- features,
- figuration,
- figure,
- flank,
- fortunes,
- framework,
- galbe,
- gestalt,
- graph,
- graphic account,
- ground plan,
- hagiography,
- hagiology,
- hand,
- handedness,
- haunch,
- head,
- hip,
- historiography,
- history,
- house plan,
- ichnography,
- image,
- imagery,
- impression,
- itemization,
- journal,
- jowl,
- laterality,
- legend,
- life,
- life and letters,
- life story,
- limn,
- limning,
- line,
- lineaments,
- lineation,
- lines,
- list,
- main features,
- many-sidedness,
- martyrology,
- memoir,
- memoirs,
- memorabilia,
- memorial,
- memorials,
- miniature,
- multilaterality,
- Muse of history,
- necrology,
- obituary,
- outline,
- particularization,
- pattern,
- photobiography,
- photograph,
- picture,
- planking,
- plot,
- portrait,
- portraiture,
- portrayal,
- projection,
- quarter,
- record,
- relief,
- rendering,
- rendition,
- representation,
- resume,
- rough,
- shapes,
- shore,
- side,
- siding,
- silhouette,
- skeleton,
- sketch,
- specification,
- statistics,
- story,
- study,
- survey,
- table,
- temple,
- theory of history,
- tournure,
- unilaterality,
- vignette,
- vivid description,
- word painting,
- working drawing