cur·ric·u·lum vi·tae (ke-rîk´ye-lem vì¹tê, vê¹tì, ke-rîk´¢-l¢m wê¹tì´) noun

plural cur·ric·u·la vi·tae (-le)

Abbr. CV

A summary of one's education, professional history, and job qualifications, as for a prospective employer.


[Latin, the race of life : curriculum, course + vitae, genitive of vita, life.]