Definition of dividend
1
: an individual share of something distributed: such as
a
: a share in a pro rata distribution (as of profits) to stockholders
Profits are distributed to shareholders as dividends.
b
: a share of surplus allocated to a policyholder in a participating insurance policy
3a
mathematics
: a number to be divided
b
: a sum or fund to be divided and distributed
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The first known use of dividend was in the 15th century
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