profile

(noun, verb)

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

Definition categories: communication, chart, graph

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

Definition categories: location, lineation, outline

3. biographical sketch

Definition categories: communication, biography, life

4. degree of exposure to public notice

Similar word(s): visibility

Definition categories: state, salience, saliency, strikingness

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

Definition categories: location

Sentences with profile as a noun:

- His fingers traced the profile of the handle.

- The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.

- Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect.

- I just updated my Facebook profile to show I got engaged.

- Choose a handle with a low profile so it does not catch on things.

- Acting is, by nature, profession in which one must keep a high profile.

- What's the thermal profile on that thing?

verb

1. write about

- The author of this article profiles a famous painter

Definition categories: creation, compose, indite, pen, write

2. represent in profile, by drawing or painting

Definition categories: creation, interpret, represent