an outline of something, especially a person's face, as seen from one side

the man turned and she caught his profile

a short article giving a description of a person or organization

a profile of a Texas tycoon

the extent to which a person or organization attracts public notice

raising the profile of women in industry

a graphical or other representation of information relating to particular characteristics of something, recorded in quantified form

a sleep profile for someone on a shift system

describe (a person or organization) in a short article

he was to profile a backbench MP

represent in outline from one side

he was standing motionless, profiled on the far side of the swimming pool