abd

1 of 2

abbreviation

variants or abdom

abdomen; abdominal

ABD

2 of 2

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈdē

plural ABDs also ABD's

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

Etymology

Noun

all but dissertation

First Known Use

Noun

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of abd was in 1954

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“Abd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abd. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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abd

abbreviation

abdomen; abdominal

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