Definition of profile

To analyze a program to determine how much time is spent in different parts of the program during execution.

A computer-based record that contains software settings and identification information.

A group of settings that match content type and bit rate with appropriate audio and video codecs.

A set of characteristics that define any business-related item, such as a customer, a company, or a business process. Each profile is an individual instance of a profile definition.

The descriptive information about a user that is shown to other users. This editable information is separate from the registration information they provide to establish their Windows Live account. This separation allows users to disclose or conceal personal information as they choose.

The link to the personal page where users can store information (such as personal interests) and links (such as to friends and photos).

In Windows PowerShell, a script that runs when Windows PowerShell or Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) starts. The profile script sets up and customizes the Windows PowerShell environment and can contain cmdlets, scripts, functions, or any valid Windows PowerShell command.

The portion of a user’s Yammer account that contains descriptive information about him/her that is visible to other users.