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The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.

Example: His fingers traced the profile of the handle.

The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.

Example: The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.

A summary or collection of information, especially about a person

Example: Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect.

A specific space or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems.

Example: I just updated my Facebook profile to show I got engaged.

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.