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resume
(r/I/'z/u/m )

noun (n)

  • short descriptive summary (of events)(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    sketch, survey
    source: wordnet30
  • a summary of your academic and work history(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    curriculum vitae, cv
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • take up or begin anew(verb.change)
    Example:
    We resumed the negotiations.
    Synonym:
    re-start, restart
    source: wordnet30
  • return to a previous location or condition(verb.change)
    Example:
    The painting resumed its old condition when we restored it.
    Synonym:
    take up
    source: wordnet30
  • assume anew(verb.social)
    Example:
    Resume a title.
    Resume an office.
    Resume one's duties.
    source: wordnet30
  • give a summary (of)(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    sum up, summarise, summarize
    source: wordnet30
  • To take back.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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