Profile - create a short description

The Profile module provides a configurable entity that is attached to user records. By creating multiple profile types you can associate different fields with different user types.

I'm not 100% sure about the second sentence. My aim was to convey what I assume to be a common use-case for the module, but it might sound a bit restrictive.

Summarizing this module in <200 characters is difficult!

A alternative suggestion for a more generic description could be:

The Profile module expands user profiles by allowing administrators to collect additional information with custom fields, enhancing user data management and personalization options.

I much prefer the alternative, as it's a bit stronger in terms of appealing to newbies. We don't need to talk about the module when describing the module, which can save some characters:

Extends user profiles by allowing administrators to collect additional information with custom fields, including the ability to collect different profiles for different user types.

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What we primarily want to answer with the short description is "why would I want to install this?"

I agree. I've updated the proposed resolution with Chris' suggestion.

I like the proposed text from CHris. Fits requirements. Moving to RTBC