cv
cv — noun
1. a short written document that lists a person's education, work history, skills,
a short written document that lists a person's education, work history, skills, and achievements, which people send to employers as part of a job application; short for curriculum vitae
Before the interview, Kenji checked his CV to recall the dates of his previous jobs.
collocation: check / update / send your CV
The company received over two hundred CVs for just one entry-level marketing position.
plural form: CVs
After finishing her degree, Zuri spent a weekend carefully writing her first CV.
A well-organised CV usually includes a short personal profile at the top.
Nadia emailed her CV and cover letter to the human resources team on Monday.
文法句型
a CV
my CV
CV + verb (contains / includes / lists)
用法筆記
In British English, CV is the standard term for a job application document; in American English, résumé is more common, though CV is used in academic contexts. Often used with verbs like send, submit, update, and prepare.
常見錯誤
2. a detailed written record of a university teacher's or researcher's career, typi
a detailed written record of a university teacher's or researcher's career, typically listing publications, courses taught, research projects, conference presentations, and professional service; short for curriculum vitae
Professor Aarav's academic CV contains more than fifty published research papers and three books.
typical content: publications, research, teaching
Dr. Élise updated her academic CV to include every course she had recently taught.
collocation: update your CV
Graduate students should add each new publication to their CV once it is accepted.
The search committee asked each candidate to submit a full CV listing grants and awards.
Her CV showed she taught undergraduate biology for six years before becoming a professor.
- résumé
shorter; rarely used for academic positions requiring a full publication list
- teaching portfolio
focuses specifically on teaching experience and philosophy, not the full career record
文法句型
an academic CV
a full CV
用法筆記
An academic CV is typically longer and more comprehensive than a standard job-application CV. It has no page limit and grows throughout a scholar's career. Distinguish from noun sense 1 (JOB APPLICATION), which is shorter and tailored for non-academic roles.
常見錯誤
cv — abbreviation
1. written abbreviation for cardiovascular, meaning relating to the heart and the b
written abbreviation for cardiovascular, meaning relating to the heart and the blood vessels
The patient was transferred to the CV intensive care unit after the heart attack.
abbreviation in medical contexts: CV unit
Dr. Hamza specialises in CV medicine at the university teaching hospital.
The hospital opened a new CV research centre last spring.
Mark's doctor advised him to monitor his CV health with regular check-ups.
文法句型
CV + noun (medicine / unit / disease)
用法筆記
This abbreviation appears most often in medical charts, hospital department names, and academic medical writing. In speech or general writing, the full word cardiovascular is preferred.
2. written abbreviation for coronavirus, especially SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caus
written abbreviation for coronavirus, especially SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic
During the CV pandemic, many countries closed their borders and restricted travel.
abbreviation in news: the CV pandemic
The laboratory received funding to study how the CV virus spreads in indoor environments.
The government launched a public health campaign during the CV outbreak.
Many schools switched to online classes because of the CV pandemic.
文法句型
the CV pandemic
CV virus
用法筆記
This abbreviation was widely used in news headlines, social media, and informal writing during the COVID-19 pandemic starting in 2020. It is less common in formal medical literature, where SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 are preferred.
3. written abbreviation for convertible, a car with a roof that can be folded back
written abbreviation for convertible, a car with a roof that can be folded back or removed
Felix bought a red CV to enjoy weekend drives along the coastal road.
The CV's soft roof folds down in less than twenty seconds with a single button.
possessive: CV's roof
Asher parked his CV in the garage before the storm arrived.
The dealership sold three used CV models over the weekend.
文法句型
a CV
CV + noun (roof / model)
用法筆記
This abbreviation is used mainly in car advertisements, classified listings, and dealership inventory labels. In everyday conversation, the full word convertible or the short form cabriolet is more common.
4. written abbreviation for cultivar, a plant variety that has been produced by sel
written abbreviation for cultivar, a plant variety that has been produced by selective breeding for particular characteristics
The 'Sunset Gold' CV of this rose is known for its unusually bright flowers.
format: [name] + CV for cultivar names
Farmers in the region prefer a drought-resistant CV of wheat that was developed in Japan.
This CV of rice produces larger grains than the traditional variety.
The garden centre sells a cold-tolerant CV of lemon trees.
文法句型
CV of [plant]
[name] CV
用法筆記
This abbreviation is standard in botany, horticulture, and agriculture. It typically follows the cultivar name in scientific or commercial plant labels. In non-specialist writing, the full word cultivar is clearer.
5. the written abbreviation standing for the Latin phrase curriculum vitae, meaning
the written abbreviation standing for the Latin phrase curriculum vitae, meaning a written summary of a person's education and career history
The letters CV stand for the Latin phrase curriculum vitae, which means 'course of life'.
abbreviation explanation: CV stands for…
The job posting said 'Please send your CV and a covering letter to this address.'
Trang updated her CV before applying for the summer internship.
A strong CV highlights your most relevant skills and achievements.
文法句型
CV stands for…
abbreviated as CV
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with the noun sense (JOB APPLICATION). The difference is perspective: this abbreviation sense explains what the letters CV stand for, while the noun sense treats CV as a full word describing the document itself. In everyday use, speakers and writers do not usually distinguish between the two.
常見錯誤
❌ 'CV' is short for 'curriculum vitae', which is Latin.' — This is correct, not a mistake!