Word Finder - profile

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The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.

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His fingers traced the profile of the handle.

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The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.

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The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.

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A summary or collection of information, especially about a person

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Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect.

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A specific space or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems.

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I just updated my Facebook profile to show I got engaged.

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Reputation.

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The amount by which something protrudes.

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Choose a handle with a low profile so it does not catch on things.

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Prominence; noticeability.

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Acting is, by nature, profession in which one must keep a high profile.

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A smoothed (e.g., troweled or brushed) vertical surface of an excavation showing evidence of at least one feature or diagnostic specimen; the graphic recording of such as by sketching, photographing, etc.

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Character; totality of related characteristics; signature; status (especially in scientific, technical, or military uses).

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What's the thermal profile on that thing?

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A section of any member, made at right angles with its main lines, showing the exact shape of mouldings etc.

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A drawing exhibiting a vertical section of the ground along a surveyed line, or graded work, as of a railway, showing elevations, depressions, grades, etc.

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An exemption from certain types of duties due to injury or disability.

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

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

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To draw in profile or outline.

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To give a definite form by chiselling, milling, etc.

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To measure the performance of various parts of (a program) so as to locate bottlenecks.

She leaned back against his arm, watching his profile as he looked out the window.

Only his profile existed in her quest.

Focusing on his profile, she willed him to look her way.

She turned and studied his stoic profile anxiously.

Animals in profile are represented more naturalistically than human beings, e.g.

We'll keep a low profile and limit any negative publicity to really egregious errors.

Her hawk-shaped nose, most pronounced in profile, must have led to numerous grade school nicknames.

Lori was keeping a low profile and apparently Josh had forgotten about her.

She stared at his profile and tried to make her voice cool and commanding.

Dean could see her troubled profile in the emerging moonlight.

Make a new profile and name it COOPA22COOL.

The age profile of women showed that there was no obvious increase in underage sex.

If you post pictures of yourself on your MySpace profile, check to see that you're not inadvertently divulging personal information.

This energy must register as a certain profile in order for the alarm to trigger.

That profile of course is one of a human rather than an animal.

The screening process also serves to safeguard your profile and protect you from dangers.

People must register for chat rooms by creating a personal profile that is visible to others in the chat room.

The profile acts as an initial screening device, but profiles are not entirely reliable.

You can then write a personal profile ranging from 100 - 150 words, and upload one picture of yourself.

While there are seniors' dating sites, like Senior Friend Finder, where you can post a profile and view profiles of other single seniors, this option does not appeal to everyone.

Herbal sleep aids are a popular choice for treating insomnia due to their effectiveness, availability, and low side effect profile.

A key feature of the Profile series, Avalon is distinctive in its metal frame and square-cut look.

All of the polycarbonate flip ups have a low profile that can be squeezed to open the clip and secure to your frames.

The pair they feature is from the Profile series and is lightweight with polycarbonate lenses and a hydro-reflective surface.

The Profile line gives a more delicate look with the same promise of sustainability.

With thinner frames and neutral colors such as copper, the Solana is a great example of what the Profile line has to offer.

Thicker and sturdier than the Profile while still coming less strong than the Premier, the Statice line is perfect for those who enjoy the sun and relaxation more than splashing around in the surf.

High profile designers have been busily inculcating their influence into the world of eyewear.

Native Tare frames are made of Grilamid nylon and fit those with a medium profile.

To get this gun in place of your side arm, enter any of the following as your profile name (including the dashes).

You will then be asked for a "real" profile name.

Most people recommend pasting code somewhere in the About Me section of the MySpace profile.

Some sites let you just copy and paste code into your profile, while others let you start from the beginning.

To unlock all the levels, enter Shooterman when it's time input your profile name.

In either mode, it keeps track of your wins and losses against anybody and saves it to your profile to playing online won't go in vain.

If you have a profile that you'd like to take to a friend's house, then you can store the Mii in your Wii Remote.

According to the Space Channel 5 profile in the instruction book, Ulala's favorite ice cream is cherry vanilla.

Your profile is saved to a hard drive or memory card.

Bodega Catena Zapata is one of the high profile wineries in Argentina, and the Catena family has been making wine in Mendoza for over 100 years.

And while we are on the subject of barbeque, it's a good opportunity to talk about perfect wines to pair with barbeque's distinct flavor profile.

In order to allow the wine to display its ideal flavor profile and bouquet, all wines benefit from the appropriate serving temperature.

Prevost motor homes are converted buses of the style you often see featured in television shows that profile what life is like on the road for superstar performing artists.

In addition, the Legend has a low profile with a wide suspension, which greatly increases the overall center of gravity (and stability) of the trailer.

When you register to become a member of the forum, you will be asked to create a profile.

They are low profile and lightweight, so you can expect better gas mileage in your towing vehicle.

The "slim is in" mantra may have started with the uber popular RAZR from Motorola, but the even skinnier SLVR has taken the world by storm for its thin profile, vibrant color display, and -- best of all -- iTunes music support.

It is remarkable also that, contrary to the usual rule, he is commonly represented in Egyptian sculptures and paintings full faced instead of in profile.

Nant Colwyn is on the road from Carnarvon to Beddgelert, beyond Llyn y gader (gadair), "chair pool," and what tourists have fancifully called Pitt's head, a roadside rock resembling, or thought to resemble, the great statesman's profile.

I guess he was 'high profile'— king of the clan or some nonsense like that.

My mission is to redefine the somewhat antiquated profile of the squash player to a more dynamic, powerful, modern athletic one.