The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.

“His fingers traced the profile of the handle.”

The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.

“The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.”

A summary or collection of information, especially about a person

“Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect.”

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.