profiler

[proh-fahy-ler] /ˈproʊ faɪ lər/

noun

any of several types of machine tools for reproducing shapes in metal or other materials from a master form.

Also called duplicating machine.

Origin

1900-05; profile + -er¹

Examples from the web for profiler

We can still hear the chirp of the sub-bottom profiler, a few times a minute.

British Dictionary definitions for profiler

profiler

/ˈprəʊfaɪlə/

noun

a person or device that creates a profile, esp someone with psychological training who assists police investigations by identifying the likely characteristics of the perpetrator of a particular crime