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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With Trout set to turn 34 in August, the actuarial tables suggest the latter is more likely than the former. Tim Britton, New York Times, 13 May 2025 Their offerings are structured and presented in ways that make clear it is all based on actuarial tables and profitability forecasts rather than the emotional relationship between pet owners and their animals. Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 An indirect/intangible benefit was that the relationship between the sales and actuarial teams improved dramatically. Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Traditional actuarial tools are outdated and inadequate To address this challenge, FIS developed its Climate Risk Financial Modeler, leveraging engineering data from PwC and proprietary financial modeling technology. Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 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

Time Traveler
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 24 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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