1. a side view of someone's head or face
2. a short description of someone's life, work, or character
3. the degree of public attention someone or something receives

1. to give a description of someone or something
2. to represent in profile or side view

Examples

• The artist drew her profile against the sunset.
• The magazine published a profile of the famous scientist.
• The celebrity tried to keep a low profile after the scandal.
• Police created a profile of the suspect based on witness descriptions.
• The book profiles several successful entrepreneurs.
• The mountain was profiled against the evening sky.
• She has a high profile in the business community.
• The psychological profile helped solve the case.