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 bill was widely celebrated for eliminating the program’s 75-year actuarial shortfall. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026 The long-term actuarial deficit reflects a systemic imbalance between contributions and promised benefits. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 Legislators are seeking Kentucky Employee Health Plan actuarial reports, studies and recommendations pertaining to the development and implementation of the plan for years 2023-2028, according to the statement, along with more info related to the 2026-28 plan years. Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Feb. 2026 Social Security’s actuarial tables have shown for a century, for example, that women will live four years longer than men. Kathryn Anne Edwards, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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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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