English · Work & Business
dividend
/ˈdɪv.ɪ.dend/
[/ˈdɪv.ɪ.dend/]
shareholder payment
Advancednoun
Definition
A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits.
Example
The company has paid a steady dividend to investors every year for over a decade.
The company has paid a steady dividend to investors every year for over a decade.
Etymology
From Latin 'dividendum' (thing to be divided), from 'dividere' (to divide).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in finance and investment contexts.