Definitions for: Profile


[n] biographical sketch
[n] a graph representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
[n] a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers
[n] a side view representation of an object (especially a human face)
[v] represent in profile, by drawing or painting
[v] write about; "The author of this article profiles a famous painter"



Webster (1913) Definition: Pro"file, n. [It. profilo, fr. L. pro before + filum a
thread, an outline, shape: cf. F. profil. See File arow,
and cf. Purfle, Purl, a fringe.]
1. An outline, or contour; as, the profile of an apple.

2. (Paint & Sculp.) A human head represented sidewise, or in
a side view; the side face or half face.

3.
(a) (Arch.) A section of any member, made at right angles
with its main lines, showing the exact shape of
moldings and the like.
(b) (Civil Engin.) 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.



Profile paper (Civil Engin.), paper ruled with vertical and
horizontal lines forming small oblong rectangles, adapted
for drawing profiles.


Pro"file, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Profiled; p. pr. & vb.
n. Profiling] [Cf. F. profiler, It. profilare. See
Profile, n.]
1. to draw the outline of; to draw in profile, as an
architectural member.

2. (Mech.) To shape the outline of an object by passing a
cutter around it.

Profiling machine, a jigging machine.

See Also: biography, chart, compose, cross section, horizon, indite, interpret, life, life history, life story, pen, population profile, represent, side view, soil horizon, soil profile, write

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