profiling
noun
pro·fil·ing
ˈprō-ˌfī-liŋ 
: the act or process of extrapolating information about a person based on known traits or tendencies
consumer profiling
specifically
: the act of suspecting or targeting a person on the basis of observed characteristics or behavior
racial profiling
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In total, the operations have led to the arrest of over 500 migrants in the Nashville area, the Tennessean reported June 20, igniting fear within immigrant communities, allegations of racial profiling and protests.
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
The encounter sparked outrage over racial profiling, led to a discrimination lawsuit, and an apology from the company's former CEO Kevin Johnson among other actions.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
This enables dynamic risk profiling and personalized product delivery.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Critics say the program encourages racial profiling and undermines community trust.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
The encounter sparked outrage over racial profiling, led to a discrimination lawsuit, and an apology from the company's former CEO Kevin Johnson among other actions.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
This enables dynamic risk profiling and personalized product delivery.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Critics say the program encourages racial profiling and undermines community trust.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
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“Profiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profiling. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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