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. (..)