B2nountechnologymedia
US/ˈproʊ.faɪl/
UK/ˈprəʊ.faɪl/
a short description of someone, or the information about you on a website or app
In context
Update your profile picture so employers can recognise you.
The magazine published a short profile of the young CEO.
After the scandal, the singer decided to keep a low profile for a while.
Words that go with profile
noun + noun
- profile pictureHer profile picture shows her hiking in Sapa.
- company profileRead the company profile on their website before the interview.
verb + noun
- keep a low profileCelebrities often try to keep a low profile on holiday.
- update your profileRemember to update your profile when you change jobs.
- raise the profileThe festival helped raise the profile of the small town.
adjective + noun
- high profileShe has worked on several high-profile projects for big brands.
- online profileCheck your online profile before applying for jobs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I submitted my profile to three companies.Correct: I sent my CV to three companies.