Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense profiles, present participle profiling, past tense, past participle profiled
1. countable noun
Your profile is the outline of your face as it is seen when someone is looking at you from the side.
His handsome profile was turned away from us.
Synonyms: outline, lines, form, figure More Synonyms of profile
2. uncountable noun [inNOUN]
If you see someone in profile, you see them from the side.
This picture shows the girl in profile.
3. countable noun
A profile of someone is a short article or programme in which their life and character are described.
A newspaper published profiles of the candidates. [+ of]
Synonyms: biography, sketch, vignette, characterization More Synonyms of profile
4. verb
To profile someone means to give an account of that person's life and character.
[journalism]
Tamar Golan, a Paris-based journalist, profiles the rebel leader. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: describe, outline, write about, portray More Synonyms of profile
profiling (proʊfaɪlŋ)uncountable noun [usually with supplement]
...a former FBI agent who pioneered psychological profiling in the 1970s.
DNA profiling has aided the struggle against crime.
5. countable noun
Your profile on a social media website is the part where you post your name, picture, and personal information.
He lied about himself on his profile.
6.
See high profile
7. See also high-profile
More Synonyms of profile
profile in British English
(ˈprəʊfaɪl)
noun
1.
a side view, outline, or representation of an object, esp of a human face or head
2.
a view or representation of an object, esp a building, in contour or outline
3.
a short biographical sketch of a subject
4.
personal information about a user that is displayed on a social media website
5.
a graph, table, or list of scores representing the extent to which a person, field, or object exhibits various tested characteristics or tendencies
a population profile
6.
a vertical section of soil from the ground surface to the parent rock showing the different horizons
7.
a.
a vertical section of part of the earth's crust showing the layers of rock
b.
a representation of such a section
8.
the outline of the shape of a river valley either from source to mouth (long profile) or at right angles to the flow of the river (cross profile)
verb(transitive)
9.
to draw, write, or make a profile of
10.
to cut out a shape from a blank (as of steel) with a cutter
Word origin
C17: from Italian profilo, from profilare to sketch lightly, from pro-1 + Latin fīlum thread
profile in American English
(ˈproʊˌfaɪl)
noun
1.
a.
a side view of the face
b.
a drawing of such a view
2.
a view of anything in contour; outline
the profile of a distant hill
3. US
a short, vivid biographical and character sketch
4.
a degree of exposure to or contact with others, esp. the public
a celebrity who keeps a low profile after a scandal
5.
a.
a graph, diagram, piece of writing, etc. presenting or summarizing data relevant to a particular person or thing
b.
a set of characteristics developed for use in identifying persons or things as being likely to belong to a certain group
6. Architecture
a side or sectional elevation of a building, etc.
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈproˌfiled or ˈproˌfiling
7.
to sketch, write, or make a profile of
8.
to give a specified profile to
9.
to prepare a profile (sense 5) profile (sense 5b) of
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈoutˌline
Word origin
It profilo < profilare, to outline < pro- (< L pro-), before + filo (< L filum), thread, line: see pro1 & file1
More idioms containing
profile
a high profile
keep a low profile
Examples of 'profile' in a sentence
profile
No checks were made to verify his age or profile picture.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are different profiles in different countries.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But the tactic can help make your profile look a little more impressive.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The manager has retained a low profile.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are those who take a different view, but they are keeping a low profile.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I reassured him it was secure by logging into my account and viewing his profile.
Computing (2010)
So I ended up finding the real person behind the profile picture.
The Sun (2017)
I SEE similarities in the profile of the sides.
The Sun (2016)
You can judge from their profile and pictures whether they are going to be like that.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
On the right we profile the disco pioneers.
The Sun (2012)
You walk round and the side profile is stunning.
The Sun (2008)
She is a splendid character and this profile a treat.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Sometimes it pays to keep a low profile.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Try our quiz below to see which parenting profile at the bottom best matches you.
The Sun (2013)
The profile of a face is its outline seen from the side.
Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts (1990)
You can view personal profiles of fellow residents or set up clubs.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He has the right profile for the race.
The Sun (2013)
They take the profile it gives them and carve a career out of it.
The Sun (2014)
The side profile is tidy and leads to a nicely rounded back end.
The Sun (2010)
The moon makes your love profile a winning one now partners see the future in the same way.
The Sun (2013)
This is a completely different profile of team and players and we have to play with our strength.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He was another football man of high profile and character who commanded attention and respect in his players.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Men whose profile pictures were taken outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background were most popular.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We have a different profile of player and we have to play according to the qualities of these players.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He arrives in a suit and looks older than the 49 years listed on his profile.
The Sun (2013)
The deputy party leader 's profile has soared in the past year.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We raise their profile, make films about them.
The Sun (2012)
The key is to take the time to look at the person 's profile and send them a personal message that intrigues them.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In December, they finally removed his email address from their database and told me to delete it from the account profile.
The Sun (2016)
Word lists with
profile
terms used in architecture, Social networking terms
In other languages
profile
British English: profile NOUN
Your profile is the outline of your face as it is seen when someone is looking at you from the side.
His handsome profile was turned away from us.
American English: profile
Brazilian Portuguese: perfil
Chinese: > 侧面轮廓面部的
European Spanish: perfil
French: profil
German: Profil
Italian: profilo
Japanese: 横顔
Korean: > 옆모습얼굴의
European Portuguese: perfil
Latin American Spanish: perfil
All related terms of 'profile'
low profile
a position or attitude characterized by a deliberate avoidance of prominence or publicity
high profile
A high-profile person or a high-profile event attracts a lot of attention or publicity.
profile drag
the sum of the surface friction drag and the form drag for a body moving subsonically through a fluid
profile photo
A photo is the same as a → photograph .
Grecian profile
a profile in which the nose and forehead form an almost straight line
profile picture
A picture is a photograph .
a high profile
if someone has a high profile , people notice them and what they do
customer profile
a description or analysis of a typical or ideal customer for one's business
profile component
attainment targets in different subjects brought together for the general assessment of a pupil
high-profile campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
high-profile casualty
A casualty of a particular event or situation is a person or a thing that has suffered badly as a result of that event or situation.
high-profile target
To target a particular person or thing means to decide to attack or criticize them.
keep a low profile
to avoid doing things that will make people notice you
DNA fingerprint
the pattern of DNA unique to each individual that can be analysed in a sample of blood, saliva , or tissue: used as a means of identification
sheer plan
a diagrammatic fore-and-aft elevation of the hull of a vessel, showing bow and buttock lines, stations, water lines, diagonals , decks , bulwarks , etc
Chinese translation of 'profile'
profile
(ˈprəufaɪl)
n(c)
[of person's face]侧(側)面 (cèmiàn)
(fig, = biography) 简(簡)介 (jiǎnjiè)
to keep a low profile[person]保持低调(調) (bǎochí dīdiào)
a high profile (of person, organization) 引人注目的形象 (yǐn rén zhùmù de xíngxiàng)
1 (noun)
Definition
an outline, esp. of the human face, as seen from the side
His handsome profile was turned away from us.
Synonyms
outline
She could see only the hazy outline of the trees.
lines
form
She saw the form of a person coming towards her.
figure
A figure appeared in the doorway.
shape
the shapes of the trees against the sky
silhouette
the dark silhouette of the castle ruins
contour
The light of dawn began to outline the contours of the hills.
side view
2 (noun)
Definition
a short biographical sketch
The newspaper published comparative profiles of the candidates.
Synonyms
biography
an unauthorised biography
sketch
vignette
characterization
thumbnail sketch
character sketch
3 (noun)
a profile of the hospital's catchment area
Synonyms
analysis
We did an analysis of the way they have spent money in the past.
study
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
table
Consult the table on page 104.
review
a review on the training and education of over-16s
survey
According to the survey, overall world trade has also slackened.
chart
The chart below shows the results of our survey.
examination
They have taken the documents away for examination.
diagram
a diagram showing the workings of the engine
graph
As the graph shows, inflation has risen sharply over the last two months.
(verb)
He was profiled in a TV documentary about gifted children.
Synonyms
describe
Even his allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
outline
write about
portray
complaints about the way women are portrayed in adverts
sketch
I sketched the scene with my pen and paper.
depict
Children's books often depict animals as gentle creatures.
characterize
He has often been characterized as lazy and incompetent.
give an account of
idiom
See keep a low profile
Additional synonyms
in the sense of characterize
Definition
to describe
He has often been characterized as lazy and incompetent.
Synonyms
portray,
show,
present,
represent,
depict
in the sense of chart
Definition
a graph, table, or sheet of information in the form of a diagram
The chart below shows the results of our survey.
Synonyms
table,
diagram,
blueprint,
graph,
tabulation,
plan,
map
in the sense of contour
Definition
an outline
The light of dawn began to outline the contours of the hills.
Synonyms
outline,
profile,
lines,
form,
figure,
shape,
relief,
curve,
silhouette
Synonyms of 'profile'
profile
Explore 'profile' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of depict
Definition
to describe in words
Children's books often depict animals as gentle creatures.
Synonyms
describe,
present,
represent,
detail,
outline,
sketch,
characterize
in the sense of diagram
Definition
a sketch or plan showing the form or workings of something
a diagram showing the workings of the engine
Synonyms
plan,
figure,
drawing,
chart,
outline,
representation,
sketch,
layout,
graph
in the sense of examination
Definition
the act of examining
They have taken the documents away for examination.
Synonyms
inspection,
testing,
study,
research,
trial,
checking,
review,
survey,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
observation,
going-over (informal),
vetting,
scrutiny,
appraisal,
interrogation,
assay,
perusal,
recce (slang)
in the sense of figure
Definition
visible shape or form
A figure appeared in the doorway.
Synonyms
outline,
form,
shape,
shadow,
profile,
silhouette
in the sense of form
Definition
a visible person or animal
She saw the form of a person coming towards her.
Synonyms
build,
being,
body,
figure,
shape,
frame,
outline,
anatomy,
silhouette,
physique,
person
in the sense of graph
Definition
a diagram showing the relation between certain sets of numbers or quantities by means of a series of dots or lines plotted with reference to a set of axes
As the graph shows, inflation has risen sharply over the last two months.
Synonyms
diagram,
figure,
table,
chart,
representation
in the sense of portray
Definition
to describe or represent (someone) by artistic means, such as in writing or on film
complaints about the way women are portrayed in adverts
Synonyms
characterize,
describe,
represent,
depict,
paint a mental picture of
in the sense of review
Definition
a general survey or report
a review on the training and education of over-16s
Synonyms
survey,
report,
study,
analysis,
examination,
scrutiny,
perusal
in the sense of shape
Definition
the figure or outline of the body of a person
the shapes of the trees against the sky
Synonyms
form,
profile,
outline,
lines,
build,
cut,
figure,
structure,
appearance,
silhouette,
configuration,
contours
in the sense of silhouette
Definition
the outline of a dark shape seen against a light background
the dark silhouette of the castle ruins
Synonyms
outline,
form,
shape,
profile,
delineation
Additional synonyms
in the sense of sketch
Definition
to make a quick rough drawing (of)
I sketched the scene with my pen and paper.
Synonyms
draw,
paint,
outline,
represent,
draft,
portray,
depict,
delineate,
rough out
in the sense of study
Definition
an investigation and analysis of a particular subject
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
Synonyms
examination,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
inspection,
scrutiny,
contemplation,
perusal,
cogitation
in the sense of survey
Definition
a detailed investigation of the behaviour, opinions, etc., of a group of people
According to the survey, overall world trade has also slackened.
Synonyms
poll,
study,
research,
review,
inquiry,
investigation,
sampling,
opinion poll,
questionnaire,
census
in the sense of table
Definition
a set of facts or figures arranged in rows and columns