Nouns

(n)profilean analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics“a biochemical profile of blood”, “a psychological profile of serial killers”
(n)profilean outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
(n)profilebiographical sketch
(n)visibility, profiledegree of exposure to public notice“that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election”
(n)profilea vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers

Verbs

(v)profilewrite about“The author of this article profiles a famous painter”
(v)profilerepresent in profile, by drawing or painting