noun
actuary
Actuary (noun) means (dated) An official who kept records, such as a registrar or clerk.
noun
1
(dated) An official who kept records, such as a registrar or clerk.
2
Someone whose job is to work out financial costs linked to risk, such as how much an insurance policy or pension should cost.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin āctuārius (“copyist, account-keeper”), which derives from āctus (“public business”); see actuarius.
Synonyms
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statistician
Rhymes for actuary
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What is the meaning of actuary?
"actuary" (noun) means (dated) An official who kept records, such as a registrar or clerk.
What is another word for actuary?
Other words for "actuary" include statistician.
What are the different meanings of actuary?
"actuary" has 2 main meanings: 1. (dated) An official who kept records, such as a registrar or clerk; 2. Someone whose job is to work out financial costs linked to risk, such as how much an insurance policy or pension should cost.
