plural curriculum vitae
chiefly British
: a short document that describes your education, work experience, etc. : résumé
called also CV, ((US)) vita
Note: In U.S. English, a person who is applying for a job as a scientist, doctor, or professor at a college or university is asked to submit a curriculum vitae. For other jobs, the usual word in U.S. English is résumé.
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“Curriculum vitae.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/curriculum%20vitae. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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