profile

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 the outline of a person's face when you look from the side, not the front: his strong profile * a picture of the president in profile 2 a description of sb/sth that gives useful information: a job / employee profile * We first build up a detailed profile of our customers and their requirements. * The magazine published a short profile of the new mayor. * His psychological profile is revealing. 3 the general impression that sb/sth gives to the public and the amount of attention they receive: The deal will certainly raise the company's international profile. * We want to improve the profile of women's health issues. 4 the edge or outline of sth that you see against a background: the profile of the tower against the sky IDIOMS a high / low profile the amount of attention sb/sth has from the public: This issue has had a high profile in recent months. * I advised her to keep a low profile for the next few days (= not to attract attention). verb [VN] (written) to give or write a description of sb/sth that gives the most important information: His career is profiled in this month's journal.