profiling
ˈprəʊˌfaɪlɪŋ
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Definition of profiling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
statistical assessmentTECH.use of personal characteristics to assess groups statisticallyTECH.
  • Profiling based on age and shopping habits helps companies target their marketing..
assessment evaluation
2.
sociologyTECH.categorizing people by characteristics like race or ageTECH.
  • Profiling based on race is controversial.
categorization stereotyping
3.
behavior analysisTECH.recording behavior to predict or assess abilitiesTECH.
  • Profiling athletes can improve team performance.
4.
forensicsTECH.forensic science of outlining a person's characteristicsTECH.
  • Profiling helped the detectives identify the suspect.
characterization identification

Adjective

1.
analysisrelated to creating a detailed description
  • The profiling software helps in creating detailed reports.
characterizing descriptive
2.
predictiveTECH.describing the use of data to predict a person's behaviorTECH.
  • Profiling algorithms can sometimes be biased.
analytical diagnostic predictive
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Expressions with profiling

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showing off one's appearance or skills
She was styling and profiling on the dance floor.
automated identification of people in video images
Facial profiling is used in airports for security.
method of analyzing mental traits to predict behavior
Psychological profiling helped the police catch the suspect.
practice of targeting based on race in law enforcement
Racial profiling in traffic stops is a controversial issue.
analyzing DNA for identification purposes
Genetic profiling helped identify the suspect in the case.
judging people by their language use
Linguistic profiling can lead to unfair treatment.

Origin of profiling

French, profil (outline)

Terms with profiling included in their meaning

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analysis
subjected to profiling
discrimination
racial profiling of black drivers by police

Examples of profiling in a sentence

  • The police used profiling to narrow down suspects.
  • The police faced criticism for their profiling tactics.
  • Profiling in airports has raised ethical concerns.
  • Profiling criminals can help in solving cases.
  • The company uses profiling to tailor services to clients.
  • The seminar focused on the ethics of profiling.

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  1. French:profilage, descriptif, ...
  2. German:Profilerstellung, Profiling-, ...
  3. Italian:profilazione, descrittivo, ...
  4. Spanish:perfilado, de perfilado, ...
  5. Portuguese:perfilamento, analítico, ...
  6. Chinese:评估, 描述的, ...
  7. Japanese:プロファイリング, プロファイリングの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنْمِيط, تحليلي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרוֹפִילִינְג, פְּרוֹפִילִינְג, ...
  10. Russian:профилирование, профилирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:профілювання, профілювальний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोफाइलिंग, विवरणात्मक, ...
profile
ˈprəʊfaɪl

Definition of profile - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
personal summarysummary of information about a person
  • The profile included his education and work history.
overview sketch summary
2.
internetspecific page with personal information online
  • She updated her profile on the social media site.
account homepage
3.
public imagereputation or prominence
  • The celebrity has a high profile in the media.
prestige reputation standing

Verb

tr.
1.
informationcreate a summary or collection of information
  • The journalist will profile the new CEO.
outline summarize
2.
describe characterwrite or give a description of someone's character or qualities
  • The magazine profiled the artist in their latest issue..
depict describe
3.
technologyTECH.measure performance to locate bottlenecksTECH.
  • The developer will profile the application to improve speed.
analyze evaluate
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Images of profile

  • profile: outermost shape or view of an object
    outermost shape or view of an object

Expressions with profile

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avoid attracting attention or publicity
He decided to maintain a low profile during the investigation.
enhance the reputation or status of something
The award helped to raise the profile of the small company.
increase visibility or awareness of a person or entity
She used social media to raise her profile.
stay very visible or noticeable to others
She tries to keep a high profile at work.
avoid drawing attention by staying quiet or unnoticed
He tried to keep a low profile after the incident.
viewed from the side
The artist sketched her in profile.

Origin of profile

Latin, pro- (forward) + filum (thread)

Examples of profile in a sentence

  • He updated his profile to include recent achievements.
  • His profile was viewed by hundreds of people.
  • The website requires a profile to access features.
  • The company aims to improve its profile in the industry.
  • Her profile as an artist has grown significantly.
  • Her online profile was very detailed.

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  1. French:profil, présenter, ...
  2. German:Profil, porträtieren, ...
  3. Italian:profilo, profilare, ...
  4. Spanish:perfil, perfilar, ...
  5. Portuguese:perfil, fazer o perfil, ...
  6. Chinese:个人简介, 撰写简介, ...
  7. Japanese:プロフィール, 特集する, ...
  8. Arabic:مِلَفّ شَخْصِيّ, وَصَف, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרוֹפִיל, לִבְנוֹת פְּרוֹפִיל, ...
  10. Russian:профиль, составить профиль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:профіль, профілювати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोफ़ाइल, प्रोफाइल बनाना, ...
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