resume
To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on.
Verb 2 meanings
To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on.
“We will resume this discussion tomorrow at nine.”
To start again after an interruption or pause.
“Normal service has resumed.”
Noun 2 meanings
A summary or synopsis.
A summary or account of education and employment experiences and qualifications; a curriculum vitae (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job).
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman resumer, Middle French resumer, from Latin resumere, from re- + sumere (“to take”).
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RESUME at a glance
RESUME has 6 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (R 1 + E 1 + S 1 + U 1 + M 3 + E 1) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,814 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with resume
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