resume

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun short descriptive summary (of events)
  2. noun a summary of your academic and work history
  3. verb take up or begin anew

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

sketch, survey

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