PROFILE
/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PROFILE
The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
"His fingers traced the profile of the handle."
The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.
"The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman."
A summary or collection of information, especially about a person
"Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect."
To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).
To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.
To draw in profile or outline.
Examples of PROFILE in a Sentence
- "His fingers traced the profile of the handle."
- "The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman."
- "Law enforcement assembled a profile of the suspect."
Word Details
Is PROFILE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROFILE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PROFILE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for PROFILE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | o | f | i | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROFILE
100 words from the letters in PROFILE
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How to Use PROFILE in Word Games
PROFILE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PROFILE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PROFILE to find 100 additional valid words.