an outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job applications
Abbreviation: CV
Word origin
Latin, literally: the course of one's life
curriculum vitae in American English
(ˈvaɪti)
Word forms: pluralcurˈricuˈla vitae
a summary of one's personal history and professional qualifications, as that submitted by a job applicant; résumé
Word origin
L, course of life
In other languages
curriculum vitae
British English: curriculum vitae /kəˈrɪkjʊləm ˈviːtaɪ/ NOUN
A curriculum vitae is a brief written account of your personal details, your education, and jobs you have had, which you send when you are applying for a job. The abbreviation `CV' is also used.