profile

Noun

• a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers

• degree of exposure to public notice
  • that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election
    

• biographical sketch

• an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)

• an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
  • a biochemical profile of blood
    
  • a psychological profile of serial killers
    

Verb

• represent in profile, by drawing or painting

• write about
  • The author of this article profiles a famous painter