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profile

/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/
noun
  1. The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.

    "His fingers traced the profile of the handle."

  2. 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. A summary or collection of information, especially about a person

    "Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect."

Antonymsportrait
verb
  1. To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).

  2. To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.

  3. To draw in profile or outline.

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