profile

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

A summary or collection of information, especially about a person.

(Internet) a page in an online service where a person puts information about themselves for others to see

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

(figurative) Reputation, prominence; noticeability.

A user's preferences.

Character; totality of related characteristics; signature; status (especially in scientific, technical, or military uses).

The amount by which something protrudes.

A section of any member, made at right angles with its main lines, showing the exact shape of mouldings etc.

A drawing exhibiting a vertical section of the ground along a surveyed line, or graded work, as of a railway, showing elevations, depressions, grades, etc.

A smoothed (e.g., troweled or brushed) vertical surface of an excavation showing evidence of at least one feature or diagnostic specimen; the graphic recording of such as by sketching, photographing, etc.

(slang) An exemption from certain types of duties due to injury or disability.

To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).

To measure the performance of various parts of (a program) so as to locate bottlenecks.

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.