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curriculum vitae
[ kuh-rik-yuh-luhm vahy-tee, vee-tahy; Latin koor-rik-oo-loom wee-tahy ]
noun
, plural cur·ric·u·la vi·tae [k, uh, -, rik, -y, uh, -l, uh, , vahy, -tee, vee, -tahy, koo, r, -, rik, -, oo, -lah , wee, -tahy].
- Also called vita,. a detailed account of one’s work experience, professional training, and educational background, as prepared by a person applying for a job: in academia the curriculum vitae is used in place of a resume and includes the applicant’s teaching and research experience, a list of publications, and any grants or fellowships awarded. : CV, C.V.
- (italics) Latin. the course of one's life or career.
curriculum vitae
/ ˈviːtaɪ; ˈvaɪtiː /
noun
- an outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job applications CV
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Word History and Origins
Origin of curriculum vitae1
First recorded in 1900–05
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Word History and Origins
Origin of curriculum vitae1
Latin, literally: the course of one's life
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