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].

1. 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.
2. (italics) Latin. the course of one's life or career.

curriculum vitae

/ ˈviːtaɪ; ˈvaɪtiː /

noun

1. an outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job applications CV

Word History and Origins

Origin of curriculum vitae¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Word History and Origins

Origin of curriculum vitae¹

Latin, literally: the course of one's life

Related Words

• accomplishment
• career
• history
• performance
• work