profiles

Noun

profile (countable and uncountable, plural profiles)

1. (countable) The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
   • His fingers traced the profile of the handle.

   Synonyms:

   contour

2. (countable) The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.
   • The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.
3. (countable) A summary or collection of information, especially about a person.
   • Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect.
4. (Internet, countable) A specific page or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems.
   • I just updated my Facebook profile to show I got engaged.
5. (figuratively, uncountable) Reputation, prominence; noticeability.
   • Acting is, by nature, profession in which one must keep a high profile.
6. (uncountable) The amount by which something protrudes.
   • Choose a handle with a low profile so it does not catch on things.

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