English · Work & Business
resume
/ˈrez.ʊ.meɪ/
[/ˈrez.ʊ.meɪ/]
summary of work history
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A short written document listing a person's education, work experience, and skills, used when applying for a job.
Example
She updated her resume to highlight the new skills she had learned that year.
She updated her resume to highlight the new skills she had learned that year.
Etymology
From French 'résumé' (summary), the past participle of 'résumer' (to sum up).
How & Where It’s Used
Called a 'resume' in the US and a 'CV' in many other countries.