Glossary Entry: Profile
Definition
A person's profile is their account at a specific service or, more commonly, just the part of their account that is publicly viewable.
For example, your Steam profile allows you to show off what games you play, some of the achievements you've earned, and share a little bit about yourself.
On the other hand, games often use profiles as a means of letting more than one user record their progress. In this sense, a profile is simply a user's saved game.
For example, your Steam profile allows you to show off what games you play, some of the achievements you've earned, and share a little bit about yourself.
On the other hand, games often use profiles as a means of letting more than one user record their progress. In this sense, a profile is simply a user's saved game.
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