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Pareto

biographical name

Pa·​re·​to pə-ˈrā-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce Pareto (audio)
Vilfredo 1848–1923 Italian economist and sociologist

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“Pareto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pareto. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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