noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Registrar, clerk. dated
2. 2
   someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) wordnet
3. 3
   A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.

Synonyms

All synonyms

statisticianabacistaccident insuranceaccountantaccountant generalactuarian

Etymology

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

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