dividend

Definitions of dividend
  1. noun
    that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
    synonyms: div., winstaandeel
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    types:
    superdividend
    a dividend paid in addition to the regular dividend
    type of:
    baat, baten, gewin, nettobedrag, oogst, opbrengst, rendement, vrucht, winst, winstcijfer, winstcijfers
    the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
  2. noun
    a number to be divided by another number
    synonyms: div.
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    type of:
    getal
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
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