Resume (en. Resume)
/reˈsume/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A document that summarizes a person's education, work experience, and skills.
The recruiter reviewed all the resumes of the candidates.
El reclutador revisó todos los resumes de los candidatos.
A brief summary of a text or report.
The teacher asked for a resume of the article for the next class.
El profesor pidió un resume del artículo para la próxima clase.
verb
To restart or continue something that had been interrupted.
After the break, the moderator summarizes the discussion.
Después de la pausa, el moderador resume la discusión.
To prepare a summary or synthesis of a text.
I will summarize the chapter so that everyone understands.
Voy a resume el capítulo para que todos comprendan.
Etymology
From Latin 'resumere', which means 'to take again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a resume
To elaborate a summary or synthesis of information.
hacer un resume
school resume
A document that details a student's academic background.
resume escolar
work resume
A document that describes a person’s professional trajectory and skills.
resume laboral
Related Words
curriculum
Document that contains academic and professional trajectory.
currículum
synthesis
To summarize key information or main ideas.
síntesis
summary
A brief summary that presents the main points.
sumario
Slang Meanings
Short summary of a conversation or presentation.
Give me a resume of the meeting, please.
Dame un resume de la reunión, por favor.
Curriculum vitae in a more informal context.
I need to update my resume before the interview.
Necesito actualizar mi resume antes de la entrevista.