Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Word of the Week #5

Jennifer Bilek
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Word of the week #5

Word: actuarial

Source: Alonso-Zaldivar, R. (2008, Sept. 30). One-in-four chance McCain may not survive 2nd term. Associated press.

How it’s used: “It’s actuarial math.”

Definition: (Adj):
1: relating to statistical calculation especially of life expectancy.
2: a person who calculates insurance and annuity premiums, reserves, and dividends.

Your Sentence: When diagnosed with cancer, I asked the doctor how much longer I would live according to his actuarial expertise.

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