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

  • (..) it is in Wadiya. Where did you get your diversity and sensitivity training, huh? The Stasi? Let's see how you feel about racial profiling when white people... And I know what I'm talking about because I majored in Fem Lit! Come on. (..)
    2012 The Dictator