Resume

Definition

Resume can refer to either beginning again or continuing something after interruption, or a document summarizing one's professional qualifications, education, and experience.

Parts of Speech

• Verb (to resume)
• Noun (a resume)

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈzuːm/
• Respelling: ri-ZOOM (with "ri" as in "rid," and "ZOOM" as in "zoom")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈzjuːm/
• Respelling: ri-ZYOOM (with "ri" as in "rid," and "ZYOOM" with a y-sound before the "zoom")

Both pronunciations emphasize the second syllable, differing mainly in the presence of a slight "y" sound in the British English pronunciation before the "zoom," reflecting a common distinction in how the two dialects handle the /zjuːm/ sounds.

For "resume" as in a professional document, commonly pronounced differently from the verb "resume," here's the pronunciation and respelling for both American and British English:

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzjumeɪ/ or /ˈrɛzʊmeɪ/
• Respelling: REZ-yoo-may (with "REZ" as in "red," "yoo" as in "you," and "may" as in the month "May")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzjumeɪ/ or /ˈrɛzʊmeɪ/
• Respelling: REZ-yoo-may (similar to American English, with "REZ" as in "red," "yoo" as in "you," and "may" as in "May")

Etymology

The word "resume" originates from the Middle French "resumer" and from Latin "resumere" meaning 'take again, take up again, assume again', from the prefix re- 'again' + sumere 'take'.

Derivatives

• Resumable
• Resumption
• Resume (document)
• Resumer
• Resumable link

Synonyms

Verb

• Continue
• Restart
• Proceed

Noun

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Bio-data
• Profile

Antonyms

Verb

• Cease
• Stop
• Discontinue

Usage

The verb "to resume" is commonly used in various contexts whenever an activity or action is continued after a pause or interruption. The noun "resume" is specifically utilized in professional contexts relating to job applications and career development.

Related Terms

• Cover letter
• Job application
• Interview

Detailed Definition

Verb (to resume)

• Continuation:To begin again or continue something after a pause or interruption.‍
• Example: After the rain stopped, the game resumed.

• Reoccupation:To take up or occupy again.‍
• Example: The troops resumed their positions.

Noun (a resume)

• Professional Document:A documentused by individuals to present their background, skills, and accomplishments, often for job applications.
• Example: She handed in her resume to the hiring manager.

• Summary:A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience.‍
• Example: The job posting asked for a detailed resume and a cover letter.