abd

1 of 2

abbreviation

variants or abdom

abdomen; abdominal

ABD

2 of 2

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈdē

plural ABDs also ABD's

: a doctoral candidate who has completed required courses and examinations but not a dissertation

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Etymology

Noun

all but dissertation

First Known Use

Noun

1954, in the meaning defined above

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abd

abbreviation

abdomen; abdominal

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