Abraham Benjamin de Villiers (born 17 February 1984) is a South African former international cricketer, and a current commentator.

All but dissertation" (ABD) is a term identifying a stage in the process of obtaining a research doctorate, most commonly used in the United States. In typical usage of the term, the ABD …

In the past, I believe I've seen "ABD" added as a postnominal in a signature. For example, "John Doe, ABD". But I don't believe I recall reading how to address such an individual. Related …

2014年8月1日 · Eventually, I figured it out: ABD stands for “all but dissertation,” a description of a student who has finished coursework and passed comprehensive exams, but has yet to …

High-quality doctorate programs require candidates to finish their dissertation before being awarded their doctorate. If you have everything done but your dissertation, you have what’s …

2021年10月2日 · A 360-degree batter who could hit any ball anywhere, against any bowler, AB de Villiers was a bona fide South African great: a cricketer with overflowing talent and the …

2015年8月24日 · First, ABD literally means that every requirement for the degree has been met except the dissertation (and dissertation defense). If the requirements are (coursework, …

AB de Villiers is a former South African cricketer known for his explosive batting and versatile skills.

2025年1月28日 · AB de Villiers retired from cricket in 2021. Since the time he announced his retirement, there have been calls for his comeback on the cricket field. Then he posted a …

The abbreviation ABD commonly stands for Abduction, which refers to the act of forcibly taking someone away against their will. Additionally, ABD can also denote All But Dissertation, a term …