dividend (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪvɪˌdend/
Definition
A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders, especially as a share of its profits.
Examples
The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.
Investors are attracted to stocks that offer a consistent dividend.
The dividend payment is expected to be higher next year due to strong sales.
How to Use dividend
- dividend of X (prepositional phrase)
- A share or benefit of something. — "The dividend of their hard work was a successful product launch."
- dividend per share (collocation)
- The amount of dividend paid for each share of stock. — "The dividend per share increased by 5% this quarter."
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