Profile - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈprəʊfaɪl|  American pronunciation of the word profile
Brit.  |ˈprəʊfaɪl|  British pronunciation of the word profile

noun

- 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
- an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
- biographical sketch
- degree of exposure to public notice (syn: visibility)
- a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers

verb

- write about
The author of this article profiles a famous painter
- represent in profile, by drawing or painting

Extra examples

His profile is very unusual.

An image of the President's profile appears on the coin.

I read a profile of her in a magazine.

The mayor was profiled in the magazine last month.

His handsome profile was turned away from the company.

This picture shows the girl in profile.

He is trying to keep a low profile at the moment.

The story was given a low profile in today's papers.

Dani has a lovely profile.

I only saw her face in profile.

The new Chief Executive was profiled in yesterday's newspaper.

A Washington newspaper published comparative profiles of the candidates' wives.

There is a growing number of women in high-profile positions in the government.

The author of this article profiles a famous painter

Every week they profile one of their authors.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: profile
he/she/it: profiles
present participle: profiling
past tense: profiled
past participle: profiled
noun
singular: profile
plural: profiles
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