Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

profiler

noun

/ˈprɒf.ɪ.lər/

Definition

A profiler is a person who creates a psychological profile or analyses the behavior of individuals, often used in law enforcement, marketing, or software development.

Examples

The criminal profiler was able to narrow down the suspects based on behavioral patterns.
In marketing, a data profiler analyzes consumer habits to tailor advertising strategies.

Meaning

The term ‘profiler’ generally refers to someone who studies patterns of behavior in order to understand or predict characteristics or actions of a person or group.