How to Pronounce "actuarial"

word

ˌækˌtʃuˈɛɹiəɫ

ak-choo-AIR-ee-uhl

ˌæktʃuːˈeəɹɪəl

ak-choo-AIR-ee-uhl

Definition

Relating to the statistical calculation of risk, especially for insurance, pensions, or other financial fields.

American English

ˌækˌtʃuˈɛɹiəɫ

British English

ˌæktʃuːˈeəɹɪəl

ak-choo-AIR-ee-uhl

He works in actuarial science at the insurance company.

The company used actuarial tables to estimate future costs.

We need an actuarial report before making a decision.

I never realized how complex actuarial calculations were until I saw the software they use.