Definition of "dividend" in English

noun

1. (finance) A cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (e.g., quarterly or annually).

2. (arithmetic) A number or expression that is to be divided by another.

   • In "42 ÷ 3" the dividend is the 42.

3. (figuratively) Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)

   • His 10,000 hours of practice and recitals eventually paid dividends when he become first-chair violinist.

verb

1. (transitive) To pay out a dividend.