profile
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: profiles · profiling · profiled
Sense 1
The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
Hình dạng, góc nhìn hoặc cạnh ngoài cùng của một vật
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.
Hình dạng, góc nhìn hoặc bóng của đầu người từ bên
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.
Hành động dựa trên bản tóm tắt, đặc biệt là một khuôn mẫu
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Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “profile” mean?
The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
Is “profile” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.