profiling

present participle of profile
as in outlining
to produce a representation of the shape of the head as seen from the side his likeness was profiled against a background of vegetation

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  • The Park District Board of Commissioners must next approve a contract outlining Ramirez-Rosa’s salary.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
  • In outlining the methodology, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins drew comparisons to the European market where in-play betting represents about 75% of all wagers.
    Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Profiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiling. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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