curriculum vitae

noun
UK /kəˌrɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/
US /kəˌrɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/

A short list that tells people about your school, jobs, and skills.

She sent her curriculum vitae to the company when she applied for the job.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A written record of a person's education and work history used to apply for jobs.

Please attach your curriculum vitae to the application form.

3. A short account of someone's life and achievements.

The professor's curriculum vitae lists all her published books.

4. A formal document summarizing professional experience for academic or research positions.

He updated his curriculum vitae before applying for the teaching post.