dividend
//ˈdɪvɪdɛnd//
Noun
dividendSingular
dividendsPlural
1
A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves.
The company announced a dividend of $2 per share.
2
A benefit or advantage gained from an action or investment.
Regular exercise pays dividends in terms of better health.
3
In mathematics, a number to be divided by another number (the divisor).
In the equation 12 ÷ 3 = 4, the dividend is 12.