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curriculum vitae

The definition of curriculum vitae is a document similar to a resume where you list your past educational and work experience and your job qualifications.

(noun)

An example of a curriculum vitae is a document a professor prepares that explains the research he has done and the education he has undertaken.

See curriculum vitae in Webster's New World College Dictionary

a summary of one's personal history and professional qualifications, as that submitted by a job applicant; résumé

Origin: L, course of life

See curriculum vitae in American Heritage Dictionary 4

curriculum vi·tae

noun pl. curricula vitae Abbr. CV

A summary of one's education, professional history, and job qualifications, as for a prospective employer.

Origin: Latin curriculum vītae, the race of life : curriculum, course + vītae, genitive of vīta, life.

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