How to Pronounce "profiling"
word
ˈpɹoʊˌfaɪɫɪŋ
PROH-fy-ling
pɹˈəʊfaɪlɪŋ
prOH-fy-ling
Definition
Profiling is the process of gathering and analyzing information about a person or group to create a profile, often used in criminal investigations or data analysis. In some contexts, 'profiling' also refers to judging people based on stereotypes, such as racial profiling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊˌfaɪɫɪŋ
British English
pɹˈəʊfaɪlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-fy-ling
UK
prOH-fy-ling
Listen in Context
Police use profiling to help solve crimes.
Profiling can be unfair if it is based on race.
The company uses profiling to understand its customers better.
There’s been a lot of debate about racial profiling in recent years.