curriculum vitae
"Curriculum vitae" is Latin for 'course of life' and is commonly abbreviated as CV.
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Definition
B2General Employment
(formal)A detailed document summarizing a person's education, work experience, and skills, used to apply for jobs.
Example
- She submitted her curriculum vitae when applying for the new position.
C1Academia
(technical, academic)A comprehensive document outlining an individual's academic achievements, research, publications, and professional experience, typically used for academic or research positions.
Example
- His curriculum vitae included a list of all the papers he had published in scientific journals.