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profile

noun
  1. biographical sketch
    “I wrote a quick profile of the painter for the newspaper.”
  2. an analysis, often in graphical form, representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
    “The doctor showed me a biochemical profile of my blood.”
  3. a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers
    “I pointed out the mantle on the profile.”
  4. an outline of something, especially a human face as seen from one side
    “I had profiles of all my family members in a collage.”
  5. degree of exposure to public notice
    “I kept a low profile after the scandal.”
    visibility
verb
  1. to represent in profile, by drawing or painting
    “I profiled a series of strangers for my art project.”
  2. to write about
    “The author of this article profiles a famous painter.”