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profile

noun verb

biographical sketch

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹəʊfaɪl

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. biographical sketch

noun

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

    “a biochemical profile of blood”

noun

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

noun

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

noun

  1. degree of exposure to public notice

    “that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election”

verb

  1. represent in profile, by drawing or painting

verb

  1. write about

    “The author of this article profiles a famous painter”

In context

Example Sentences

a biochemical profile of blood
a psychological profile of serial killers
that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election
The author of this article profiles a famous painter

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