actuary
noun
a person who computes premium rates, dividends, risks, etc., according to probabilities based on statistical records.
actuaries
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pluralof actuary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Social Security Administration’s actuaries analyze the trust fund’s solvency over a 75-year period.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Social Security’s actuaries calculated that Larson’s bill would ensure the program’s solvency for at least 75 years, but in practical terms into the almost limitless future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
When the CBO and the program’s own actuaries land on the same year, that’s no longer a forecast you can wave off.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
The Wakely actuaries projected that overall ACA enrollment in 2026 is likely to sink by between 17% and 26%, compared with last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
That the life-insurance actuaries do not recognize this truth is a shame to their perception.
From Journeys to Bagdad by Charles S. (Charles Stephen) Brooks
