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  • n  an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
    a biochemical profile of blood
    a psychological profile of serial killers
  • n  an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
  • n  biographical sketch
  • n  degree of exposure to public notice
  • n  a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers
  • v  write about
    The author of this article profiles a famous painter
  • v  represent in profile, by drawing or painting

  • Four-page profile of Theodore Roosevelt as one of the PTI 100: Leaders and Revolutionaries of the 20th century.
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  • Robert Gates in Reuters
    I read with concern the profile piece on Gen. Stanley McChrystal in the upcoming edition of 'Rolling Stone' magazine. I believe that Gen. McChrystal made a significant mistake and exercised poor judgment in this case,Gates said in a statement.
  • Manmohan Singh in CNN International
    The well-planned and very orchestrated attacks, probably with external linkages, were intended to create a sense of panic by choosing high-profile targets and indiscriminately killing innocent foreigners,Singh said.
  • Barack Obama in guardian.co.uk
    If you look at the overall trend, despite some of these high-profile bombings, Iraq's security situation has continued to dramatically improve,Obama said.

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