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dividend

/dɪˈvaɪnd/ noun · British & US
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What does dividend mean?

noun

A part of a larger sum of money that is divided among people who own shares in a company. A payment made to a shareholder from a company's profit.

Example

"The company paid a dividend of $1 per share to its shareholders."

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