Profile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Profile is a noun meaning (countable) The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
Meaning
(countable) The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
More Meanings
- (countable) The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.
- (countable) A summary or collection of information, especially about a person.
- (figurative, uncountable) Reputation, prominence; noticeability.
- (uncountable) The amount by which something protrudes.
- Character; totality of related characteristics; signature; status (especially in scientific, technical, or military uses).
- (Internet, countable) A specific page or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems.
- (archaeology) 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.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- profiles
- profiling
- profiled
Synonyms for profile
Depending on context, synonyms include contour.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outline, image, description, sketch, contour, structure.
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