curriculum vitae

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• curriculum vitæ

[edit] Etymology

Latin curriculum ("course"), derived from currere ("to race"), + vitae, genitive of vita ("life").

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /kəˈrikjuləm ˈviːtai/

[edit] Noun

curriculum vitae (plural curricula vitae)

1. (British) A written account of one's life comprising one's education, accomplishments, work experience, publications, etc.; especially, one used to apply for a job. Abbreviation: CV
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.

[edit] Synonyms

• (sense 1): CV UK, résumé US
• (sense 2): vita, CV US

[edit] Translations