a side view, esp of the human face
an outline seen or represented in sharp relief; a contour
a side or sectional elevation, e.g.:
a drawing showing a vertical section of the ground
a vertical section of a soil from the ground surface to the underlying material
a set of data, often in graphic form, portraying the significant features of something
a concise written or spoken biographical or descriptive outline
the extent to which somebody or something features in the media or attracts public attention
in profile
as seen from one side; appearing side on
keep a low profile
to take up or remain in a position that does not attract attention
[Italian profilo, from profilare to draw in outline, from pro- forwards (from Latin pro-2) + filare to spin, from late Latin filum thread]