profiler
(noun)
ˈprō-ˌfī-lər
Definitions
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A person or tool that analyzes and examines data or characteristics to create a profile, often of a criminal suspect.
A mystic of the unseen, sketching silhouettes of shadows with whispered clues on the canvas of justice.Example: The FBI employs a profiler to assist in tracking down the serial killer.
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A computer program that measures the space or time complexity of a program's execution.
A secret archivist in digital halls, uncovering labyrinthine paths where time and space entwine.Example: The developer used a profiler to identify the performance bottlenecks in the application.
Origin
Derived from the word 'profile', from the French 'profil', from Italian 'profilo', from Latin 'filum' meaning 'thread', referring to an outline or contour.
Synonyms
analyst, examiner, investigator