to profile
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4.4
- verb
- /ˈproʊfaɪl/
:
perfilar
- The artist decided to profile the model's face to capture its unique features.
- profile a face
Examples
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He profiled left, profiled right, then held his head still and tried to drain away any expression or emotion.
Fiction book (1995) -
Moreover, using the school as a host site for activities in the summer, or during hours other than when school is in session, profiles the school as a community/neighborhood resource and not exclusively as a formal education facility.
Academic text (2013) -
Five of the works include small profiled Portuguese half-figures or heads near their upper edges.
Academic text (1997) -
Pictured was a procession of profiled figures carrying goods on their shoulders and heads.
Fiction book (1999) -
Profile an endearing personality.
Academic text (2009) -
In her latest drawing, she profiled a child playing in the park, showcasing her artistry.
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He wanted to profile the side view of her face for his painting, emphasizing her graceful features.
Idioms
Compounds
- Texting
4
3.0
A personal page on LinkedIn that shows your work experience, skills, and achievements
- Texting
2
2.7
A page on a social media site that shows your information and posts
- Specialized
1
3.9
A medical test that measures the numbers of different types of blood cells and other parts of the blood
- Specialized
A side view of the ground showing soil layers from topsoil down to the rock beneath
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb profile originally meant to draw an outline or side view, from parts pro- ('forward') and filum ('line'), so to profile a face is to show its side line or outline in a picture or drawing.