Dividend
WordNet
noun
(1) A bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)
(2) That part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
(3) A number to be divided by another number
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from , gerund of .
Noun
- A number or expression that is to be divided by another.
- In "42 ÷ 3" the dividend is the 42.
- A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).