curriculum vitae

[kuh-rik-yuh-luhm vahy-tee, vee-tahy, koor-rik-oo-loom wee-tahy]

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

/ ˈviːtaɪ, ˈvaɪtiː /

noun

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

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

• autobiography 
• journal 
• life story www.thesaurus.com
• memoir 
• story