profiling

Definition of "profiling"
  1. The technique of identifying individuals for law enforcement processes based on pre-set traits or attributes
How to use "profiling" in a sentence
  1. The fairness of profiling in police practices has been a topic of debate recently.
  2. The authorities were criticized for their use of profiling in the investigation.
  3. The report highlighted numerous instances of profiling, prompting calls for reform.

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