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PROFILING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Profiling.

Profiling - as a noun

Recording a person's behavior and analyzing psychological characteristics in order to predict or assess their ability in a certain sphere or to identify a particular group of people

Profiling - as a verb

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.

To give a definite form by chiselling, milling, etc.

To measure the performance of various parts of (a program) so as to locate bottlenecks.

Example Sentences

"Racial profiling is a controversial practice used by law enforcement."
"Many people believe that airport security screening is a form of profiling."
"Criminal profiling is an important tool in solving cases."
"The use of social media for profiling consumers is common in marketing."
"The company's customer profiling allowed them to target their advertising more effectively."
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Word Game Points

Is PROFILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, profiling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROFILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PROFILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, profiling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROFILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is PROFILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, profiling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROFILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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