curriculum vitae

Meaning

  1. (UK) A written account of one's life comprising one's education, accomplishments, work experience, publications, etc.; especially, one used to apply for a job.
  2. (US) A detailed written account of one's education and experience used to seek positions in academic or educational environments, typically including academic credentials, publications, courses taught, etc.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/
Etymology

From Latin curriculum (“course”) + vītae, genitive of vīta (“life”).

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