curriculum vitae

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

Rhymes with CURRICULUM VITAE

amicus curiae, in the blink of an eye, modus operandi