profiling Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: P R OW1 F AY0 L IH0 NG
What Does Profiling Mean?
Profiling is used as a noun meaning The forensic science of constructing an outline of a person's individual characteristics. It is also used to mean In the construction of fieldworks, the erection at proper intervals of wooden profiles, to show to the workmen the sectional form of the parapets at those points. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of profile. As a verb, it means To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).
Profiling Definition (Noun)
- The forensic science of constructing an outline of a person's individual characteristics.
- In the construction of fieldworks, the erection at proper intervals of wooden profiles, to show to the workmen the sectional form of the parapets at those points.
Profiling as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of profile
Verb
- To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).
- To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.
- To draw in profile or outline.
- To give a definite form by chiselling, milling, etc.
- To measure the performance of various parts of (a program) so as to locate bottlenecks.
Synonyms of Profiling
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Profiling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Profiling
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Profiling in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
profiling (usually uncountable, plural profilings)
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