curriculum vitae

[kuh-rik-yuh-luh m vahy-tee, vee-tahy; Latin koor-rik-oo-loo m wee-tahy]

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noun, plural cur·ric·u·la vi·tae

[kuh-rik-yuh-luh vahy-tee, vee-tahy; Latin koor-rik-oo-lah wee-tahy] /kəˈrɪk yə lə ˈvaɪ ti, ˈvi taɪ; Latin kurˈrɪk ʊˌlɑ ˈwi taɪ/.

Also called vita, vitae. a brief biographical résumé of one's career and training, as prepared by a person applying for a job.
(italics) Latin. the course of one's life or career.

Origin of curriculum vitae

First recorded in 1900–05

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Related Words for curriculum vitae

career, story, performance, accomplishment, work, history, autobiography, journal, confession, memoir, memorial, administration, reign, conduct, bio, abstract, biography, digest, epitome, recapitulation

British Dictionary definitions for curriculum vitae

curriculum vitae

noun plural curricula vitae

an outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job applicationsAbbreviation: CV

Word Origin for curriculum vitae

Latin, literally: the course of one's life

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Word Origin and History for curriculum vitae

"brief account of one's life and work," 1902, from Latin curriculum vitae, literally "course of one's life" (see curriculum). Abbreviated c.v..