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Definition profile in American English

profile noun

[countable] noun
/ˈproʊˌfaɪl/
1

the public image of a person or organization, and the attention that they get from the public or reporters

Example

We have done a lot to change the profile of the company.

Example

The entire marketing team is trying to raise the author's profile.

Example

They admit that the public profile of some of the team members is not good.

Synonyms and related words
reputation standing track record
2

a description of a person, group, or organization that contains all the details that someone needs

Example

It's a history and profile of the Chrysler corporation.

Example

the social and financial profile of the family

Example

The buyer of the pick up fit a profile of a guy who was involved in dealing drugs.

Synonyms and related words
description story picture
2.1

a short article or program about someone

2.2

personal details and other information that someone posts about themselves on a social media website or app

Example

Ensure your child's Facebook profile is set to the "limited visibility" setting.

Synonyms and related words
humblebrag profile selfie
3

the shape of someone's face when you look at them from the side. A face that is seen in profile is seen from the side

Example

She turned his head so she could see his profile.

Synonyms and related words
bags under your eyes bone structure brow
3.1

the shape of the edge of something

Example

the profile of the city against the evening sky

Synonyms and related words
apex back back end shape form formation
Definition profile in American English