dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •A cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (e.g., quarterly or annually).On all dividends which do not exceed six per centum per annum, eight per centum; on dividends exceeding six per centum and not exceeding seven per centum, a tax of nine per centum... — 1861 •(figurative) 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. •A number or expression that is to be divided by another.In "42 ÷ 3" the dividend is the 42. verb1 •To pay out a dividend.Therefore, $125 million of 1983 Preferred Shares (Blue Jay) would be tendered for retirement with $135 million of the $370 million dividended up to Blue Jay. — 2007 formsdividended · dividending · dividends
