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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Traditional actuarial tools are outdated and inadequate To address this challenge, FIS developed its Climate Risk Financial Modeler, leveraging engineering data from PwC and proprietary financial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 Conveniently, all pension benefit increases passed since then — and any increases in benefit obligations found due to poor actuarial assumptions — have been pushed onto the ramp. Ted Dabrowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025 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 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 9 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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