profile
Definition
- n. an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
- n. an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
- n. biographical sketch
- n. a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers
Word forms
- Third person singular
- profiles
- Present participle
- profiling
- Past participle
- profiled
- Past tense
- profiled
Example sentences
n.
The artist captured her profile beautifully in the painting.
vt.
The journalist was asked to profile the new mayor for the magazine.
n.
The study used a profile method to analyze customer preferences.