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actuary

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin āctuārius (copyist, account-keeper), from āctus (public business); see actuarius.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæktʃuˌɛɹi/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈæktjʊəɹi/, /ˈæktʃʊəɹi/, /ˈæktʃəɹi/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

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actuary (plural actuaries)

  1. (dated) Registrar, clerk. [16th-19th c.]
  2. A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Portuguese: atuário

Translations

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