profiling
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Noun — The process of building up a detailed picture of someone's likely characteristics, often used in criminal investigations.
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What does “profiling” mean?
The word “profiling” means the process of building up a detailed picture of someone's likely characteristics, often used in criminal investigations. In plain terms, building a picture of someone based on patterns — sometimes a legitimate investigative tool, sometimes an unfair and discriminatory practice.
How do you use “profiling” in a sentence?
Here is “profiling” used in a sentence: “Offender profiling helped narrow down the suspect list.”
What part of speech is “profiling”?
“Profiling” is a noun.
Is “profiling” a common word?
“Profiling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “profiling” have?
“Profiling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of building up a detailed picture of someone's likely characteristics, often used in criminal investigations.