CV

CV

/ˌsiː ˈviː/
Noun United Kingdom

Short for Curriculum Vitae but Americans would simply call it a Résumé.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper CV, that is."
"I've never seen such a CV in all my life."

Etymology & History

British abbreviation for Curriculum Vitae (resume). Americans use 'resume'. British Latin-derived job application terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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