curriculum vitae

[ kuh-rik-yuh-luhm vahy-tee, vee-tahy; Latin koor-rik-oo-loom 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/.
  1. Also called vita, vitae . 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. Abbreviations: CV, C.V.

  2. (italics)Latin. the course of one's life or career.

Origin of curriculum vitae

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First recorded in 1900–05

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British Dictionary definitions for curriculum vitae

curriculum vitae

/ (ˈviːtaɪ, ˈvaɪtiː) /


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

Origin of curriculum vitae

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Latin, literally: the course of one's life

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