actuary
|ac-tu-ar-y|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˈæk.tʃu.er.i/
🇬🇧
/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.ri/
risk management professional
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actuary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'actuarius,' where 'actu-' meant 'driving or doing.'
Historical Evolution
'actuarius' transformed into the English word 'actuary' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a clerk or registrar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a professional dealing with risk and uncertainty.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a professional who deals with the measurement and management of risk and uncertainty, often in the context of insurance and finance.
The actuary calculated the insurance premiums based on statistical data.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/01 16:51