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Term: abd

Parts of Speech:

Noun:

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

Verb:

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Sense 1: Noun - Popular Usage

Description: ABD is an abbreviation commonly used to refer to "all but dissertation." It is a term used in academia to describe doctoral students who have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree, except for their doctoral thesis.

Sample Sentence: She has been working on her ABD for several years now, conducting extensive research in her chosen field.

Sense 2: Verb - Local Usage

Description: In local slang, "abd" is a verb that means to abandon or ditch someone or something.

Sample Sentence: He abdicated his responsibilities and left his team in a difficult situation.

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