dividend

pronunciation

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

Word Origin

dividend (n.)
late 15c., from Middle French dividende "a number divided by another," from Latin dividendum "thing to be divided," neuter gerundive of dividere (see divide). Mathematical sense is from 1540s. Meaning "portion of interest on a loan, stock, etc." is from 1620s. Related: Dividends.

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Example

1. The dividend exemption came into force in april .
2. A demographic dividend does not automatically generate growth .
3. One firm would arrange the structure and handle dividend payments .
4. Why did we cut the dividend ?
5. They should particularly seek firms with a strong dividend yield .

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