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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

  • (..) - She's a witness to a crime. That's it. You're attracted. She's not my species, and I'm attracted. I should take advice on love from a dude that chases his own ass? Easy, pal. That's canine profiling, and I resent it. Hey, Jay, wait up. Coming through. MiB brass. Look sharp. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II