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Webster 1913 Edition


Profiling

Pro′fil-ing

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Noun.
(Fort.)
In the construction of fieldworks, the erection at proper intervals of wooden profiles, to show to the workmen the sectional form of the parapets at those points.

Webster 1828 Edition


Profiling

PRO'FILING

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ppr.
Drawing a portrait so as to represent a side view; drawing an outline.

Definition 2024


profiling

profiling

English

Noun

profiling (usually uncountable, plural profilings)

  1. The forensic science of constructing an outline of a person's individual characteristics.
  2. (military, historical) In the construction of fieldworks, the erection at proper intervals of wooden profiles, to show to the workmen the sectional form of the parapets at those points.

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Verb

profiling

  1. present participle of profile