profile Definition

profile
noun

1a. A side view of something, especially of a face or head;
1b. A representation of this.
2. A brief outline, sketch or assessment.

Thesaurus: outline, sketch, portrait, thumbnail sketch, biography, characterization, review, biopic, study, survey, examination, analysis.
3. statistics.
A list, table, graph, etc showing the extent to which a specified group, etc varies in certain characteristics.
Example: child development profiles

verb

1. To represent in profile.
2. To give a brief outline (of a person, their career, a company, prospects, etc).

Idiom: in profile

From the side view.

Idiom: keep a low profile

To maintain a unobtrusive presence.

Etymology: 17c: from Italian profilo, from profilare to outline.