profile

n 1: a graph representing the extent to which something exhibits

various characteristics

2: a side view representation of an object (especially a human

face)

3: biographical sketch

4: 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

PROFILE

Simple language for matching and scoring data. "User's Manual

for the PROFILE System", Cambridge Computer Assoc (May 1974).

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