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profiler
US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(prō′fī lər)
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026pro•fil•er
(prō′fī lər),USA pronunciation n. - any of several types of machine tools for reproducing shapes in metal or other materials from a master form. Also called duplicating machine.
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026pro•file /ˈproʊfaɪl/USA pronunciation
n., v., -filed, -fil•ing. n. [countable]
- the outline of the human face as viewed from one side.
- the look or general contour of something:the profile of a mountain.
- a summary of a process, activity, or set of characteristics:a profile of consumer spending.
- a short, informal piece of writing about someone:a profile of the mayor and his rise to power.
- the degree to which someone is noticed;
visibility:Keep a low profile until this trouble passes.
v. [~ + object]
- to draw, write, or produce a profile of.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026pro•file
(prō′fīl),USA pronunciation n., v., -filed, -fil•ing. n. - the outline or contour of the human face, esp. the face viewed from one side.
- a picture or representation of the side view of a head.
- an outlined view, as of a city or mountain.
- an outline of an object, as a molding, formed on a vertical plane passed through the object at right angles to one of its principal horizontal dimensions.
- a drawing or the like representing this.
- Surveyinga vertical section of the ground surface taken parallel to a survey line. Cf. cross section (def. 6). See diagram under contour map.
- a verbal, arithmetical, or graphic summary or analysis of the history, status, etc., of a process, activity, relationship, or set of characteristics:a biochemical profile of a patient's blood; a profile of national consumer spending.
- an informal biography or a concisely presented sketch of the life and character of a person.
- Biology, Psychologya set of characteristics or qualities that identify a type or category of person or thing:a profile of a typical allergy sufferer.
- the look, configuration, or lines of something:cars with a modern profile.
- degree of noticeability;
visibility.
- Psychologya description of behavioral and personality traits of a person compared with accepted norms or standards.
- Show Business[Theat.]a flat stage property or scenic piece cut from a firm, thin material, as of beaverboard or plywood, and having an irregular edge resembling the silhouette of a natural object.
- Mechanics(in a gear) the outline of either end of a tooth.
- Nautical, Naval Terms[Naval Archit.]a longitudinal elevation or section of a vessel. Cf. outboard profile.
v.t. - to draw a profile of.
- to produce or present a history, description, or analysis of:The magazine will profile the candidate in its next issue.
- Latin fīlum
- Italian prof(f )ilo, noun, nominal derivative of profilare to delineate, outline, equivalent. to pro- pro-1 + -filare, derivative of filo line, thread
- (noun, nominal) 1650–60
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