—profile /ˈprəʊ.faɪl/ aep /ˈproʊ-/
noun [C] (ATTENTION)
► C1 the amount of public attention and notice that something receives: » We need to increase our company's profile in Asia.» There is a growing number of women in high-profile positions (= positions where they are noticed) in the government.Thesaurus+: ↑Media in general• • •
Extra Examples:» Such high profile positions can be very stressful.» The key to success is to do more to raise the profile of the company.» We'll maintain a high profile and ensure that people are aware of our activities.» I don't think he's too pleased with you, so I'd keep a low profile if I were you.» The team has an appalling public profile.noun [C] (DESCRIPTION)
► B2 a short description of someone's life, work, character, etc.Thesaurus+: ↑Accounts and stories , ↑Summaries and summarisingprofile verb [T]► F0» Every week in the books section of the paper they profile a different author.Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explaining
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Extra Examples:» a financial/social profile» a detailed profile of the authornoun [C] (SIDE VIEW)
► F0 a side view of a person's face: » Drawing profiles is somehow easier than drawing the full face.» a strong profile» The actor is photographed in profile, smoking a cigarette.Thesaurus+: ↑The head and face profile verb [T]
► F0» Every week in the books section of the paper they profile a different author.Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explainingMain Entry: ↑profile