Definitions for resume

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resume re·sume

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IPA: /rɪˈzum/

Resume is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 89 anagrams from letters in resume (eemrsu).

Definitions for resume

noun

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

verb (used with object)

1. to take up or go on with again after interruption; continue:
2. to take or occupy again:
3. to take or assume use or practice of again:
4. to take back:

verb (used without object)

1. to go on or continue after interruption:
2. to begin again.

Origin of resume

1375-1425; late Middle English resumen (Middle French resumer) Latin resūmere to take back, take again, equivalent to re- re- + sūmere to take (see Examples for resume

De le Vingne says they plan to resume activities as soon as possible.

We now resume the thread of our narrative where Ney's journal left off.

If he did, it could be a sign that our politicians are ready to resume genuine policy-making across party lines.

I am free to resume my interrupted flight of fancy, but I refrain.

They added that the shutdown was temporary and they plan to resume the trial in January.

I have advised you to resume your own estate: that you won't do.

Then, thanks to home care support, she was able to resume an independent life.

But as for ever being able to resume real work that must not be expected.

Betty left alone let down her damp hair and tried to resume her drawing.

Sharpton, well known for a series of controversial incidents earlier in his career, also played defense about his own resume.