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curriculum vitae

American  
[kuh-rik-yuh-luhm vahy-tee, vee-tahy, koor-rik-oo-loom wee-tahy] / kəˈrɪk yə ləm ˈvaɪ ti, ˈvi taɪ, kurˈrɪk ʊˌlʊm ˈwi taɪ /

noun

plural

curricula vitae

  1. Also called vitae.  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) the course of one's life or career.

curriculum vitae British  
/ ˈviːtaɪ, ˈvaɪtiː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of curriculum vitae

First recorded in 1900–05

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Curriculum vitae Salary From £14,000 a year for a warehouseman to £50,000 for the master distiller.

From The Guardian • Dec. 4, 2010

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