Definition of ACTUARY

actuary

Meanings

Plural: actuaries

Noun

  • someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
  • Registrar, clerk.
  • A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

statistician

Scrabble Score: 12

actuary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
actuary is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
actuary is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

actuary is a valid Words With Friends word