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pro·file

UK/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ US/ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ common slang
noun (5) verb (2)

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”
2.
3.
4.

degree of exposure to public notice

  • “that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election”
  • “he prefers a low profile”
Synonyms
5.

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

verb

1.

write about

  • “The author of this article profiles a famous painter”
2.

Origin

From French profil, from Italian profilo (“a border”), later also proffilo (“a side-face, profile”), from Latin pro (“before”) + filo (“a line, stroke, thread”), from filum (“a thread”); see file. Doublet of purfle.

Phrases

  • high profile
  • in profile
  • keep a low profile
  • light profile
  • long profile
  • low profile
  • profile picture
  • racial profile

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