variants:
or abdom
Definition of abd
(Entry 1 of 2)
abdomen; abdominal
ABD
noun
\ ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈdē
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plural ABDs also ABD's
Definition of ABD (Entry 2 of 2)
: a doctoral candidate who has completed required courses and examinations but not a dissertation
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“Abd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abd. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of abd was in 1954
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