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Vocabulary Entry
profiling
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of identifying or categorizing someone or something based on characteristics or behaviors.
Example Sentences
"The profiling of the suspect helped the police narrow down their search."
"Data profiling can reveal trends in customer behavior."
"Critics argue that racial profiling is an unethical practice."
V
verb
To analyze or describe someone or something by creating a profile, often based on observable characteristics.
Example Sentences
"The software can profile users based on their online activity."
"The detective was tasked to profile potential witnesses."
"Advertisers often profile consumers to target their marketing."