English
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Etymology
From It. profilo.
Pronunciation
IPA|/profaɪl�/
Noun
en-noun
#(countable) the outermost shape, view, or edge of an object
#:His fingers traced the profile of the handle.
#(countable} the shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side
#:The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.
#(countable) a summary or collection of information, especially about a person
#:Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect.
#(uncountable) reputation
#(uncountable) the amount by which something protrudes
#:Choose a handle with a low profile so it does not catch on things.
#(uncountable) prominence; noticeability
#:Acting is, by nature, profession in which one must keep a high profile.
Translations
trans-top|the outermost shape, view, or edge of an object
Finnish: profiili, ääriviivat p, siluetti
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trans-top|the shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side
Finnish: profiili, sivukuva
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trans-top|a summary or collection of information, especially about a person
Finnish: profiili, henkilökuva
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trans-top|reputation
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trans-top|the amount by which something protrudes
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trans-top|prominence; noticeability
Finnish: profiili
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Verb
en-verb|profil|ing
#to create a summary or collection of information, especially about a person
#to act based on such a summary; especially, to act on a stereotype. See profiling.
Translations
trans-top|to create a summary or collection of information
Finnish: profiloida
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trans-top|to act based on such a summary; especially, to act on a stereotype
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