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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Rachel recited the autopsy report findings with almost actuarial detail. Matt Gutman, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024 The Insurance Department has argued, however, that the Rate Bureau's asks are inflated and use actuarial methods that ignore state law. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024 The choice between Biden and Trump caused millions to despair that our two major political parties could not do better then two men approaching their actuarial life expectancy. Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024 In some areas of the state, that has led to Citizens seeking maximum increases to address the competitiveness issue, rather than for actuarial reasons. Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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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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