Meaning of the word dividend in English
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dividend
US /ˈdɪv.ə.dend/
UK /ˈdɪv.ə.dend/
Noun
1.
a sum of money paid regularly (typically annually) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves).
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The company announced a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share.
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Investors often look for companies with a consistent track record of paying high dividends.
2.
a number to be divided by another number.
Example:
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In the equation 10 ÷ 2 = 5, 10 is the dividend.
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Understanding the roles of the dividend, divisor, and quotient is fundamental in division.
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