actuarial

/æk.tjuˈɛəɹ.i.əl/

æk · TJUƐƏɹ · i · əl (4 syllables)

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Definition

Of or pertaining to actuaries.

Etymology

From actuary + -al.

Example Sentences

  • "The SOA and CAS jointly sponsor a Web site for those interested in pursuing an actuarial career."
  • "But in dealing with the problem of old-age insurance, some understanding of the actuarial principles becomes imperative, because their neglect has led many useful and well-meant experiments to grief."
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