adj noun Freq #21220

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A short written summary of your education and work experience, used when applying for jobs.

    She updated her CV before applying for the new position.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a short written summary of... curriculum vitae
Word family
Forms cv'scvs

Etymology

Abbreviation. * (anime, Japanimation): From Japanese CV (CV), from English character+voice * (aircraft carrier): Initialism of cruiser (“croiseur”) + French voler (“to fly”).

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