actuary

noun — 2 senses

actuary

noun

US /ˈæktʃuˌɛɹi/ · UK /ˈæktjʊəɹi/

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

1

Dated Registrar, clerk.

2

A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.

Derived terms
actuarily, actuaryship
Related terms
actuarial

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