curriculum vitae
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cur·ric·u·lum vi·tae

noun \kə-ˈri-kyə-ləm-ˈvē-ˌtī, -kə-ləm-, -ˈwē-ˌtī, -ˈvī-ˌtē\
plural cur·ric·u·la vitae \-lə-\

Definition of CURRICULUM VITAE

: a short account of one's career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position

Origin of CURRICULUM VITAE

Latin, course of (one's) life
First Known Use: 1902

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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