Definitions

CV

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NOUN

life history

Synonyms

WEAK

bio biography curriculum vitae life story resume résumé

NOUN

résumé

Synonyms

WEAK

abstract bio biography curriculum vitae digest epitome précis recapitulation review rundown sum summary summation summing-up synopsis vita work history

Example Sentences

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Would you use AI to help you write a CV or cover letter?

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

As we speak to Readman, El Cousins comes into North Bar to hand in her CV.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

El Cousins says she likes to give her CV in person so that employers "get an idea of your personality"

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Several universities at which Arday claimed on his CV to have had academic roles have since denied him having those roles.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

So what are the jobs an apostrophe currently has on its CV?

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

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