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dividend


Main Entry: div·i·dend
Pronunciation: \ˈdi-və-ˌdend, -dənd\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English divident, from Latin dividendus, gerundive of dividere
Date: 15th century

1 : an individual share of something distributed: as a : a share in a pro rata distribution (as of profits) to stockholders b : a share of surplus allocated to a policyholder in a participating insurance policy
2 a : a resultant return or reward <our efforts are finally paying dividends> b : bonus
3 a : a number to be divided b : a sum or fund to be divided and distributed

div·i·dend·less \-ləs\ adjective


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