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ACTT
actual
actual cash value
actual turnover
actualise
actuality
actualize
actually
actuarial
actuarial science
actuary
actuate
ACU
acuity
aculeate
acumen
acuminate
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actuarial
ac·tu·ar·i·al [ àkchoo érree əl, àkshoo érree əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to calculation of risk: relating to the statistical calculation of risk or life expectancy for insurance purposes
2. relating to actuaries: relating to actuaries and their work
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