Found 4 items, similar to profile.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak)
Definition: profile
profil
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: profile
penampang, raut muka
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: profile
profile
n 1: 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”
2: a side view representation of an object (especially a human
face)
3: biographical sketch
4: degree of exposure to public notice;
“that candidate does
not have sufficient visibility to win an election”;
“he
prefers a low profile” [syn:
visibility]
5: a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the
different horizons or layers
v 1: write about;
“The author of this article profiles a famous
painter”
2: represent in profile, by drawing or painting
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Profile
Profile
\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.
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2. (Mech.) To shape the outline of an object by passing a
cutter around it.
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Profiling machine, a jigging machine.
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Profile
\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.
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2. (Paint & Sculp.) A human head represented sidewise, or in
a side view; the side face or half face.
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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.
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4. a short biography.
5. a set of data, often in graphical form, describing some
significant features of something (e.g. a person,
corporation); esp. a graph showing the results of tests of
some attribute of a person.
6. public notice, used esp. in the phrase "(keep/maintain) a
low profile", i. e. avoid public notice, avoid publicity.
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Profile paper (Civil Engin.), paper ruled with vertical and
horizontal lines forming small oblong rectangles, adapted
for drawing profiles.
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