profile

  1. Noun.  (countable) the outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
  2. Noun.  (countable) The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.
  3. Noun.  (countable) A summary or collection of information, especially about a person.
  4. Noun.  (countable) a specific space or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems.
  5. Noun.  (uncountable) reputation.
  6. Noun.  (uncountable) the amount by which something protrudes.
  7. Noun.  (uncountable) prominence; noticeability.
  8. Noun.  (archeology) 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. Noun.  character; totality of related characteristics; signature; status (especially in scientific, technical, or military uses).
  10. Verb.  to create a summary or collection of information, especially about a person.
  11. Verb.  to act based on such a summary; especially, to act on a stereotype. See profiling.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.