(countable) The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object. / (countable) The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.

(transitive) 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.

plural of profile

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of profile

simple past tense and past participle of profile

A mechanical device that cuts complex, irregular shapes by tracing a pattern. / A person who creates a profile for something or someone, especially a psychological profile for an unknown criminal.

plural of profiler

(chiefly of someone's face) Seen from the side.

The forensic science of constructing an outline of a person's individual characteristics.

present participle of profile