Definition

1. 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.

2. 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

1. being five more than one hundred

Noun

1. a summary of your academic and work history