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resume

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈzjuːm/

The English word “resume” has 6 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To take back possession of (something)
  2. To summarise.
  3. To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on.
  4. To start again after an interruption or pause.

noun

  1. A summary or synopsis.
  2. A summary or account of education and employment experiences and qualifications; a curriculum vitae (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job).

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman resumer, Middle French resumer, from Latin resumere, from re- + sumere (“to take”).

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