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resume
1[ri-zoom]
verb (used with object)
to take up or go on with again after interruption; continue.
to resume a journey.
to take or occupy again.
to resume one's seat.
to take or assume use or practice of again.
to resume her maiden name.
to take back.
to resume the title to a property.
verb (used without object)
to go on or continue after interruption.
The dancing is about to resume.
to begin again.
resume
2Or ré·su·mé
[rez-oo-mey, rez-oo-mey]
noun
a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job.
a summing up; summary.
resume
1/ rɪˈzjuːm /
verb
to begin again or go on with (something adjourned or interrupted)
(tr) to occupy again, take back, or recover
to resume one's seat
to resume possession
(tr) to assume (a title, office, etc) again
to resume the presidency
archaic, to summarize; make a résumé of
résumé
2/ ˈrɛzjʊˌmeɪ /
noun
a short descriptive summary, as of events
another name for curriculum vitae
Spelling Note
Other Word Forms
- resumer noun
- resumable adjective
- unresumed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of resume1
Origin of resume2
Word History and Origins
Origin of resume1
Origin of resume2
Example Sentences
If the U.S. and China can de-escalate the tensions that flared up last week, Alibaba and other Chinese tech names could quickly regain their lost ground and resume their recent rally.
The planned stabilization force will face an array of challenges, especially in disarming Hamas and if Israel resumes military operations in Gaza.
The two countries will resume the Canada–India CEO Forum, which brings together executives from both countries to increase bilateral trade and investment.
Though Cummins has resumed running, bowling is yet to feature in his rehabilitation.
Future price catalysts also include developments in the U.S. government shutdown, now entering its 13th day, where voting is set to resume Tuesday.
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When To Use
There are two words that use the spelling resume, and they’re pronounced very differently, which can make things confusing. As a verb meaning “to continue,” resume is pronounced [ ri-zoom ], which can sound like it should be spelled rezoom. As a noun referring to a list of a person’s professional qualifications, resume is pronounced [ rez-oo-mey ]. To reflect this pronunciation, the noun is sometimes spelled in the French manner, with accent marks (résumé or resumé), but they are not required and it is better to avoid using them. How to spell resume: First, remember that you don’t need any accent marks to spell the noun resume. You can remember how to spell the middle part by remembering that a resume should include the sum of your professional accomplishments. Then just remember that the verb that means “to continue” is spelled the exact same way.
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