noun
vita
VEE-tuh/ˈviːtə/
A brief written account of a person's background and qualifications.
Her vita lists degrees, publications, and teaching appointments.
Etymology
Latin vita, “life,” came to name a biography—an account of someone’s life. In this sense, that account is condensed around the person’s background and qualifications.
More examples
- The application requires a current vita.
- He adds the award to his vita.
- The committee reviews the candidates' vitae before the interviews.
Forms
vita · vitae
Similar words
- résumé
- A résumé is often a brief job summary; a vita commonly gives a fuller academic or professional record.
- biography
- A biography narrates a life; a vita lists qualifications and accomplishments.