vita
/ˈviːtə/
LA
A brief written summary of a person's education, professional experience, and qualifications; a curriculum vitae.
He submitted his vita along with the job application.
He submitted his vita along with the job application.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin 'vita', meaning 'life'. The use of the word in English to refer to a professional summary dates to the early 20th century.
Memory Aid
Remember that 'vita' comes from Latin meaning 'life', so your vita tells the story of your professional life.
Collocations
curriculum vitaesubmit a vitaacademic vita
Synonyms
resumecurriculum vitaeCV
Related Words
applicationqualificationscareer