curriculum vitae
noun
Simple meaning
A written account of one's life including one's education, accomplishments, work experience.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kɚˈɪkjələmˈvaɪtə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
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.
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.
US
A summary of your academic and work history
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This meaning: A written account of one's life comprising one's education, accomplishments, work experience, publications, etc.; especially, one used to apply for a job.
Used this way, curriculum vitae is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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