CV
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Definition
Adjective:
- Being five more than one hundred: The Roman numeral "CV" represents the number 105. This usage is primarily formal or historical, found in specific contexts like dated documents, clock faces, or certain numbering systems.
Noun:
- A summary of your academic and work history: An abbreviation for "curriculum vitae," a detailed document listing a person's education, qualifications, and previous employment, typically used when applying for jobs, especially in academia, research, or certain professional fields.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The manuscript was dated anno CV. (The manuscript was dated in the year 105.)
- The Roman numeral CV is equivalent to 105. (The Roman numeral CV is equivalent to 105.)
Noun:
- Please submit your CV and cover letter for the application. (Please submit your CV and cover letter for the application.)
- Her CV lists three publications and five years of research experience. (Her CV lists three publications and five years of research experience.)
Advanced Usage
"To tailor a CV": to customize a curriculum vitae for a specific job application.
- It is important to tailor your CV to highlight relevant skills for each position. (It is important to tailor your CV to highlight relevant skills for each position.)
"CV-ready": prepared or suitable for inclusion on a curriculum vitae.
- The internship provided her with CV-ready experience. (The internship provided her with CV-ready experience.)
Variants and Related Words
- Curriculum Vitae (full form): The full Latin phrase meaning "course of life," from which "CV" is abbreviated.
- Résumé: A similar document summarizing work experience and skills, often shorter and more common in general business contexts than a CV.
- Bio-data: A less common term for a biographical data sheet, similar to a CV.
Synonyms
- For the noun: Curriculum vitae, résumé, bio (informal, short for biography in some contexts).
- For the adjective: One hundred five, 105.
Related Phrases
"On the CV": listed or included in one's curriculum vitae.
- That prestigious award looks great on your CV. (That prestigious award looks great on your CV.)
"CV gap": a period of time not accounted for by employment or education on a CV.
- She was prepared to explain the two-year CV gap during her interview. (She was prepared to explain the two-year CV gap during her interview.)
Adjective
- being five more than one hundred
Noun
- a summary of your academic and work history