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Resume

/rɪˈzjuːm/
A formal document that outlines a person's career history, skills, and accomplishments.

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Examples:

He crinkled the paper viciously and resumed his reading.

I have looked in upon you, and empire resumes her sway.

It will ruin my resume: False.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from the French word résumé in the early 19th century, it meant summary. It was directly borrowed into English to represent a summary of professional experience and education.

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