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profile vs outline

outline vs profile

profile and outline both are nouns.

profile and outline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
profile Yes No Yes No
outline Yes No Yes No
As nouns, outline is a hypernym of profile; that is, outline is a word with a broader meaning than profile:
  • profile: an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
  • outline: the line that appears to bound an object
Other hypernyms of profile include lineation.
profile (noun) outline (noun)
biographical sketch a schematic or preliminary plan
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers the line that appears to bound an object
an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
degree of exposure to public notice
profile (verb) outline (verb)
represent in profile, by drawing or painting describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
write about trace the shape of
draw up an outline or sketch for something
Difference between profile and outline

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