profile

/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ · noun

Meaning

The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.
A summary or collection of information, especially about a person
A specific space or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems.
Reputation.
The amount by which something protrudes.
To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).
To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.
To draw in profile or outline.
To give a definite form by chiselling, milling, etc.
To measure the performance of various parts of (a program) so as to locate bottlenecks.

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