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Actuary

A registrar or clerk; -- used originally in courts of civil law jurisdiction, but in Europe used for a clerk or registrar generally.

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Calculator 76% connected

One who computes or reckons: one who estimates or considers the force and effect of causes, with a view to form a correct estimate of the effects.

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Computer 76% connected

One who computes.

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Estimator 76% connected

One who estimates or values; a valuer.

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Reckoner 76% connected

One who reckons or computes; also, a book of calculations, tables, etc., to assist in reckoning.

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Surveyor 76% connected

One placed to superintend others; an overseer; an inspector.

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Statistics 74% connected

The science which has to do with the collection and classification of certain facts respecting the condition of the people in a state.

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Statistics 74% connected

The science which has to do with the collection and classification of certain facts respecting the condition of the people in a state.

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Statistician 92% connected

One versed in statistics; one who collects and classifies facts for statistics.

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Adder noun · 86% connection

a person who adds numbers

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Analogy noun · 86% connection

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

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Corollary noun · 86% connection

(logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition

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Deduction noun · 86% connection

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

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Derivation noun · 86% connection

a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions

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Entailment noun · 86% connection

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

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Extrapolation noun · 86% connection

an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations

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Figurer noun · 86% connection

an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

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Illation noun · 86% connection

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusi…

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Implication noun · 86% connection

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation…

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Import noun · 86% connection

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation…

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Inference noun · 86% connection

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusi…

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Presumption noun · 86% connection

(law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed

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Significance noun · 86% connection

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation…

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Subtracter noun · 86% connection

a person who subtracts numbers

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Policyholder noun · 85% connection

a person who holds an insurance policy; usually, the client in whose name an insurance policy is written

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Data noun · 85% connection

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data"

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Econometrics noun · 85% connection

the application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data

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-dom unknown · 78% connection

Jurisdiction or property and jurisdiction, dominion, as in kingdom earldom.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: registrar, clerk, originally, courts, civil.
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Actor noun · 78% connection

An advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: registrar, clerk, originally, courts, civil.
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Appeals court noun · 78% connection

a court whose jurisdiction is to review decisions of lower courts or agencies

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: registrar, clerk, originally, courts, civil.
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Appellate court noun · 78% connection

a court whose jurisdiction is to review decisions of lower courts or agencies

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Architecture noun · 78% connection

The art or science of building; especially, the art of building houses, churches, bridges, and other structures, for the purposes of c…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: registrar, clerk, originally, courts, civil.
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Assize noun · 78% connection

The periodical sessions of the judges of the superior courts in every county of England for the purpose of administering justice in th…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: registrar, clerk, originally, courts, civil.
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Assizes noun · 78% connection

the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts)

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Chancery noun · 78% connection

In England, formerly, the highest court of judicature next to the Parliament, exercising jurisdiction at law, but chiefly in equity; b…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: registrar, clerk, originally, courts, civil.
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Civic adjective · 78% connection

of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals; "civil rights"; "civil liberty"; "civic duties"; "civic pride"

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: registrar, clerk, originally, courts, civil.
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Civil adjective · 78% connection

of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state; "civil affairs"; "civil strife"; "civil disobedience"; "ci…

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Civillty noun · 78% connection

A civil office, or a civil process

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Civily adverb · 78% connection

In a civil manner; as regards civil rights and privileges; politely; courteously; in a well bred manner.

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Clerk noun · 78% connection

One employed to keep records or accounts; a scribe; an accountant; as, the clerk of a court; a town clerk.

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