résumé

/ˈrez.ə.meɪ/ French Origin Business

Original Word

résumé

French

Entered English

20th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "résumé"

From French 'résumé', literally 'summary', from the verb 'résumer' (to summarize). In English, it specifically refers to a document summarizing one's education and work experience.

Example Usage

"She updated her résumé before applying for the new position."

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