resume

noun
UK: /rɪˈzjuːm/
US: /rɪˈzuːm/

  1. A brief account of a person's education, skills, and work experience.

    1. I sent my resume to the company last week. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her resume highlighted her extensive experience in project management, showcasing relevant skills. [ ] [ ]

  2. A summary of something.

    1. Here is a resume of the investigation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The book offers a resume of 20th-century art movements, providing an overview for beginners. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

curriculum vitae reopen recommence cv restart recap summary
resume verb

  1. To begin something again after an interruption.

    1. We will resume the meeting after lunch. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a brief pause, the speaker chose to resume his captivating speech with renewed vigour. [ ] [ ]

  2. To take or occupy again.

    1. He resumed his seat. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the intermission, the orchestra members resumed their positions, tuning instruments in anticipation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resume" in English means: A brief account of a person's education, skills, and work experience., A summary of something..

The phonetic transcription of "resume" is /rɪˈzjuːm/ in British English and /rɪˈzuːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resume": curriculum vitae, reopen, recommence, cv, restart, recap, summary.

Example usage of "resume": "I sent my resume to the company last week.". More examples on the page.