abd
[ ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈdē]
[ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈdē]
plural ABDs also ABD's
: a doctoral candidate who has completed required courses and examinations but not a dissertation
First Known Use of abd
Noun
1954, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology for abd
Noun
all but dissertation
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