Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Definition

A detailed academic or professional biography that's basically a longer, more pretentious version of a resume featuring every accomplishment since age seven.

Example Usage

Please submit your CV along with your application, including all publications, presentations, and accolades.

Origin

Latin phrase meaning 'course of one's life'

Fun Fact

In academia, your CV can legitimately be 30+ pages; in business, it's called a resume and should be 1-2

Source: Academic job market terminology

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