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| 1. | [ noun ] an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics | |
| Examples: | "a biochemical profile of blood" "a psychological profile of serial killers" |
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| Related terms: | chart population_profile | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a side view representation of an object (especially a human face) | |
| Related terms: | side_view | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (writing) biographical sketch | |
| Related terms: | biography | |
| 4. | [ verb ] represent in profile, by drawing or painting | |
| Related terms: | represent | |
| 5. | [ verb ] (writing) write about | |
| Examples: | : "The author of this article profiles a famous painter" |
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| Related terms: | write writing | |
| 6. | [ noun ] degree of exposure to public notice | |
| Synonyms: | visibility | |
| Examples: | "that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election" "he prefers a low profile" |
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| Related terms: | salience | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (geometry) a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers | |
| Related terms: | cross_section soil_profile soil_horizon horizon | |
| Similar spelling: |
profiling privilege privileged privily Preble profligate problem Pribble prevail |
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