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profiling

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of learning information about someone based on what is already known
  • noun: the act or process of extrapolating information about a person based on known traits or tendencies

Examples

  • consumer 'profiling'

  • racial 'profiling'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Hi. - I was just thinking about you. Oh, come on. - It's true. - No. I'm profiling Gaultier for Interview and, uh, making my Paris plans. I found myself wondering if, uh, you were gonna be there. Well, actually, um, I am going. Great. I'm staying in a fantastic (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada