Dictionary Check: profile

"profile" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics

Example: "a biochemical profile of blood"
noun

an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)

noun

biographical sketch

noun

degree of exposure to public notice

Example: "that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election"
Synonyms:
noun

a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers

verb

write about

Example: "The author of this article profiles a famous painter"

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