profile — [prō′fīl΄] n. [It profilo < profilare, to outline < pro (< L pro ), before + filo (< L filum), thread, line: see PRO1 & FILE1] 1. a) a side view of the face b) a drawing of such a view … English World dictionary
Profile (engineering) — In standardization, a profile consists of an agreed upon subset and interpretation of a specification. Many complex technical specifications have many optional features, such that two conforming implementations may not inter operate due to… … Wikipedia
profile — profiler, n. /proh fuyl/, n., v., profiled, profiling. n. 1. the outline or contour of the human face, esp. the face viewed from one side. 2. a picture or representation of the side view of a head. 3. an outlined view, as of a city or mountain. 4 … Universalium
profile — I. noun Etymology: Italian profilo, from profilare to draw in outline, from pro forward (from Latin) + filare to spin, from Late Latin more at file Date: 1645 1. a representation of something in outline; especially a human head or face… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Profile Lake — Infobox lake lake name = Profile Lake image lake = SHodgdon, Eagle Cliff (JJH SPH300).jpg caption lake = Profile Lake, Evening by Sylvester Phelps Hodgdon image bathymetry = caption bathymetry = location = Franconia Notch State Park, Grafton… … Wikipedia
elevation — Synonyms and related words: Olympian heights, access, accession, acclivity, accretion, accrual, accruement, accumulation, acme, addition, advance, advancement, aerial heights, aggrandizement, altitude, amplification, anabasis, apex, apotheosis,… … Moby Thesaurus
profile — Synonyms and related words: Clio, Muse of history, adventures, analysis, annals, autobiography, bank, beam, biographical sketch, biography, blueprint, border, broad lines, broadside, brouillon, cameo, cartoon, case history, catalog, cataloging,… … Moby Thesaurus
Cumulative elevation gain — In running, cycling, and mountaineering, cumulative elevation gain refers to the sum of every gain in elevation throughout an entire trip. It is sometimes also known as cumulative gain or elevation gain, or often in the context of mountain travel … Wikipedia
List of U.S. National Parks by elevation — This is a list of United States National Parks by elevation. Most of America s national parks are located in mountainous areas. Even among those located close to the ocean, not all are flat. Those few that are low lying preserve important natural … Wikipedia
thalweg profile — a longitudinal profile of a riverbed elevation measured along the deepest portion of the river. Gives useful information on fish habitat … Dictionary of ichthyology
outboard profile — Naval Archit. an exterior side elevation of a vessel, showing all deck structures, rigging, fittings, etc. * * * … Universalium