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C.V.Raman explained scattering using mathematical equations, originally (6)

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I believe the answer is:

resume

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'c v' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'raman explained scattering using mathematical equations originally' is the wordplay.
'originally' indicates taking the first letters.
The initial letters of 'raman explained scattering using mathematical equations' is 'RESUME'.

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(Other definitions for resume that I've seen before include "Short descriptive summary" , "list of achievements in Washington?" , "American CV" , "Precis" , "Begin where you left off" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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