dividend

Definition

• n. that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
• n. a number to be divided by another number
• n. a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)

Word forms

Plural

dividends

Example sentences

1. n.

   The company announced a high dividend this year, which pleased all the shareholders.

2. n.

   In the equation, the dividend is the number that is being divided by another number.