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ACTUARIAL
actuarial
(adjective) of or relating to the work of an actuary
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
actuarial (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to actuaries.
Relating to statistical calculation, especially pertaining to insurance.
Source: Wiktionary
Ac`tu*a"ri*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to actuaries; as, the actuarial value of an annuity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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