actuarial

adjective

ac·​tu·​ar·​i·​al ˌak-chə-ˈwer-ē-əl How to pronounce actuarial (audio)
-shə-
1
: of or relating to actuaries
2
: relating to statistical calculation especially of life expectancy
actuarially adverb

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The senior casualty actuary is also expected to provide mentorship and guidance to other actuarial staff. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Albert Cohen of Michigan State University, who specializes in statistics and actuarial science, including sports analytics, isn't a gambler himself. Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025 The Tax Court also noted that while an actuarial study had been conducted, there had been no underwriting of CSI's insurance risks ― and underwriting is an entirely different animal than actuarial analysis. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 In contrast, actuarial models look decades ahead, reflecting the long-term liabilities of pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and infrastructure investments. Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for actuarial

Word History

Etymology

actuary + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of actuarial was in 1869

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“Actuarial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actuarial. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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actuarial

adjective
ac·​tu·​ar·​i·​al ˌak-chə-ˈwer-ē-əl, ˌak-shə- How to pronounce actuarial (audio)
1
: of or relating to actuaries
2
: relating to statistical calculation especially of life expectancy
actuarially adverb

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