Associations to the word «Actuary»

Wiktionary

ACTUARY, noun. (dated) (16th-19th century) registrar, clerk.
ACTUARY, noun. A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.

Dictionary definition

ACTUARY, noun. Someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums).

Wise words

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