actuarial
adjective
ac·tu·ar·i·al
ˌak-chə-ˈwer-ē-əl 
-shə-
1
: of or relating to actuaries
2
: relating to statistical calculation especially of life expectancy
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In insurance underwriting and actuarial science, actuaries constantly sift through data to try and forecast future risk and establish insurance premiums correctly.
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Roman Reznikov, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Those votes had taken place before the city performed an actuarial analysis, which later showed how financially damaging the measure would be.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Health insurance companies likewise prioritize treatments that extend life over those that improve its quality — and typically avoid covering new technologies until data proves their actuarial value.
—April Dembosky, NPR, 22 July 2025
In response to concerns from residents, the City Commission prudently requested an actuarial study.
—Angela Burns, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
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Roman Reznikov, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Those votes had taken place before the city performed an actuarial analysis, which later showed how financially damaging the measure would be.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Health insurance companies likewise prioritize treatments that extend life over those that improve its quality — and typically avoid covering new technologies until data proves their actuarial value.
—April Dembosky, NPR, 22 July 2025
In response to concerns from residents, the City Commission prudently requested an actuarial study.
—Angela Burns, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
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“Actuarial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actuarial. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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actuarial
adjective
ac·tu·ar·i·al
ˌak-chə-ˈwer-ē-əl, ˌak-shə-
1
: of or relating to actuaries
2
: relating to statistical calculation especially of life expectancy
actuarially
adverb
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