n (archeology) A smoothed (e.g., troweled or brushed) vertical surface of an excavation showing evidence of at least one feature or diagnostic specimen; the graphic recording of such as by sketching, photographing, etc.
n character; totality of related characteristics; signature; status (especially in scientific, technical, or military uses)
v to create a summary or collection of information, especially about a person
v to act based on such a summary; especially, to act on a stereotype. See profiling.