noun

profile

Translation

profile, outline, biography, side view

Please update your online profile.

The article includes a profile of the new CEO.

Her face in profile is very beautiful.

He tries to keep a low profile.

a profile ((of sb./sth.)) a description of someone or something The magazine featured a profile of the artist.

to keep a low profile to avoid attracting attention to yourself The celebrity tried to keep a low profile.

Synonyms: outline, silhouette, summary, biography

From Italian 'profilo' (to draw in outline), from Latin 'pro-' (forth) + 'filum' (thread).

Think of a social media 'profile' which gives an 'outline' of a person.