PROFILE

/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/

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P(3) R(1) O(1) F(4) I(1) L(1) E(1)

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Definition

/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/

noun

The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
“His fingers traced the profile of the handle.”
The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.
“The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.”
A summary or collection of information, especially about a person
“Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect.”

verb

To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).
To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.
To draw in profile or outline.