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resume

1

[ ri-zoom ]

verb (used with object)

resumed, resuming.
  1. to take up or go on with again after interruption; continue:

    to resume a journey.

  2. to take or occupy again:

    to resume one's seat.

  3. to take or assume use or practice of again:

    to resume her maiden name.

  4. to take back:

    to resume the title to a property.



verb (used without object)

resumed, resuming.
  1. to go on or continue after interruption:

    The dancing is about to resume.

  2. to begin again.

resume

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or é··é

[ rez-oo-mey, rez-oo-mey ]

noun

  1. a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job.
  2. a summing up; summary.

resume

1

/ ɪˈː /

verb

  1. to begin again or go on with (something adjourned or interrupted)
  2. tr to occupy again, take back, or recover

    to resume one's seat

    to resume possession

  3. tr to assume (a title, office, etc) again

    to resume the presidency

  4. archaic.
    to summarize; make a éܳé of
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

éܳé

2

/ ˈɛʊˌɪ /

noun

  1. a short descriptive summary, as of events
  2. another name for curriculum vitae
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Spelling Note

Some French words borrowed into English preserve foreign features, like accent marks: é , déjà vu , éܳé , éԳ , etc. In French, accent marks serve two purposes. They can mark a different vowel quality (the vowels e , è and é are pronounced very differently), or they may distinguish two words that would otherwise be homographs ( ou without an accent means “or,” while ù with an accent means “where”). When you use these words in English, it is correct to write them with the French accents or without; the spellings 徱ǰé and divorcee are both accepted. Some people prefer including the accent for accuracy or to evoke a subtle European flavor. The inclusion or omission of an accent mark when naming an establishment cafe or é suggests a certain expectation for the style and tone of the place. Other people find any use of a foreign accent mark to be unnecessary and pretentious. Be aware of your audience when making this decision. As in the original French, accents are useful for differentiating between two homographs. English speakers are more likely to keep the accents in a word like éܳé or Dzé in order to avoid confusion with the verbs resume or expose . yvlogs without confusable English counterparts, like deja vu or cafe , are less likely to maintain their accents in written English. Generally, the use of foreign accents for words borrowed into English is optional. However, if you do choose to use accented letters, be sure to use the correct accent and be consistent within the word. For example, déjà vu has an acute (rising) accent mark in the first syllable and a grave (falling) accent in the second. The word éܳé has two acute accent marks. Avoid haphazard or false accent marking, as sometimes seen in the spellings dejá vu or ܳé . The best rule to follow for foreign accent marks is all or nothing.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܳ, noun
  • ˈܳ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ܳ·· adjective
  • ·ܳ· noun
  • ܲ··ܳ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of resume1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English resumen, from Middle French resumer or directly from Latin ū “to take back, take again,” equivalent to re- “again, back” + ū “to take”; re-, consume

Origin of resume2

First recorded in 1795–1805; from French éܳé, noun use of past participle of éܳ “to sum up”
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of resume1

C15: from Latin ū to take up again, from re- + ū to take up

Origin of resume2

C19: from French, from éܳ to resume
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Example Sentences

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“This is a Grade 1 that carries with it a lot of importance and it would be a huge feather in Journalism’s cap to add it to his resume,” Wellman said this week.

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Given his age, the company couldn’t proceed with a full-time position, but the recruiter offered to save his resume for future follow-up, according to an email exchange included in the lawsuit.

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That debacle derailed a minerals deal, but negotiations resumed in recent weeks.

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Despite any increase it might receive, State Farm said in its letter it could not resume writing new policies because it is “struggling” to maintain surplus above statutorily required levels.

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Israel resumed the war in Gaza on 18 March.

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How Do You Spell Resume?

Spelling tips for resume

There are two words that use the spelling resume, and they’re pronounced very differently, which can make things confusing. As a verb meaning “to continue,” resume is pronounced [ ri-zoom ], which can sound like it should be spelled rezoom. As a noun referring to a list of a person’s professional qualifications, resume is pronounced [ rezoo-mey ]. To reflect this pronunciation, the noun is sometimes spelled in the French manner, with accent marks (éܳé or ܳé), but they are not required and it is better to avoid using them. 

How to spell resume: First, remember that you don’t need any accent marks to spell the noun resume. You can remember how to spell the middle part by remembering that a resume should include the sum of your professional accomplishments. Then just remember that the verb that means “to continue” is spelled the exact same way.

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