Actuarial

English

Etymology

actuary +‎ -al

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ækˈtjɜː(ɹ).i.əl/, SAMPA: /{k"tj3:(r\).i.@l/

Adjective

Actuarial (not comparable)

Positive Actuarial

Comparative not comparable

Superlative none (absolute)

1. Of or pertaining to actuaries
   • 2006, The United States Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, page 104:

     The SOA and CAS jointly sponsor a Web site for those interested in pursuing an actuarial career.

2. Relating to statistical calculation, especially of life expectancy.
   • 1913, Isaac Max Rubinow, Social Insurance: With Special Reference to American Conditions, page 318:

     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.

Derived terms

• actuarially

Translations

pertaining to actuaries

Dutch: actuarieel nl(nl)

relating to statistical calculation

Dutch: actuarieel nl(nl)

References

• Actuarial in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

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