World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesप्रोफ़ाइल
Native Script:हिंदी देवनागरी
Pronunciation / Transliteration: profāil
"उसने अपनी सोशल मीडिया प्रोफ़ाइल अपडेट की।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An outline of something, especially a person's face as seen from one side.
"The coin featured the monarch's profile." - 2
A short article giving a description of a person or organization.
"The magazine published a fascinating profile of the young entrepreneur."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term derives from the Italian word 'profilo', meaning 'outline' or 'drawing', stemming from 'profilare' (to draw in profile). It entered the English language in the late 17th century initially in the context of art and architecture, later expanding to represent a biographical sketch or summary, and eventually digital user accounts in modern technology.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Profile"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Profile" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
profil
Transliteration: pʁofil
"Il a créé un nouveau profil en ligne."
Profil
Transliteration: proˈfiːl
"Sie hat ihr Profil auf der Website aktualisiert."
profilo
Transliteration: proˈfi.lo
"Il suo profilo social è molto popolare."
perfil
Transliteration: peɾˈfil
"Actualizó su perfil profesional en la red."
perfil
Transliteration: peɾˈfiw
"Ele preencheu todas as informações do seu perfil."
प्रोफ़ाइल
Transliteration: profāil
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने अपनी सोशल मीडिया प्रोफ़ाइल अपडेट की।"
简介
Transliteration: jiǎn jiè
Script: 中文汉字
"请更新您的个人简介。"
프로필
Transliteration: puro-pir
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 자신의 프로필을 수정했다."
プロフィール
Transliteration: purofiiru
Script: 日本語
"彼女はSNSのプロフィールを書き換えた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsAffected with leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucosal surfaces.
A student who is in the junior or senior year at a high school, college, or university.
Done in a pompous or overly solemn manner so as to impress; trying to be seen as very important and serious.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Profile"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.