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dividend

/ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A number or expression that is to be divided by another.
  2. A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).
  3. Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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