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
The PFA profile for Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has been updated for 2013-14 season say Digital Sports Group Digital Sports Group today announced that the PFA profile for the professional footballer Aaron Ramsey has been updated. The PFA player profiles provide a unique and unrivaled insight into a professional footballers career with full career stats, news biographies and features. (PRWeb June 14, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10830819.htm
June 14, 2013 - PRWeb
Police release suspect profile in 12-year-old Lansing homicide Police on Friday released a profile of the suspect who 12 years ago shot and killed a woman as she walked toward the Potter Park Zoo entrance with her young daughter.
June 14, 2013 - Lansing State Journal
PROFILE plant operates for one million hours without lost-time accident BLUE MOUNTAIN — Officials from PROFILE Products and state and local officials gathered today to celebrate one million consecutive hours without a lost-time accident at the company’s facility in Blue Mountain.
June 12, 2013 - Mississippi Business Journal
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.