Profilene

Profilene, literally "the profiles" in Norwegian and Danish, is a term used to refer to collections of biographical or descriptive profiles of people or groups. It can denote a compiled set of individual portraits, life summaries, or characteristic descriptions, depending on the context.

In sociology and historiography, profilene often describes curated portraits or entries that emphasize life events, roles, and societal impact. In data science and digital media, profilene can refer to user profiles or personas built to tailor content, recommendations, or access permissions. Such profiles typically aggregate attributes like demographics, interests, and behavior to support analysis and decision-making.

In publishing and journalism, profilene may appear as short biographical sketches or portraits of notable figures, contributing to a comparative or contextual understanding of their contributions. In education, profilene are used as concise biographical entries to illustrate historical change, scientific achievement, or cultural influence.

Etymology and grammar: profilene comes from profil meaning profile; it is the plural with a definite article in Norwegian and Danish. Related forms include profil (singular) and profilen (the profile). The term operates across disciplines, from academic writing to media production and software design, where it underpins the concept of individual or group representations.

See also: profile, persona, customer profiling, user profile.