dividend
♦ divi|dend /d'ɪvɪdend/ (dividends)
1 [N-COUNT]
A dividend is the part of a company's profits which is paid to people who have shares in the company. (BUSINESS)
The first quarter dividend has been increased by nearly 4 per cent.
2 [PHRASE] V inflects
If something pays dividends, it brings advantages at a later date.
Steps taken now to maximise your health will pay dividends later on.
3
see also peace dividendpeace divi|dend (peace dividends)
[N-COUNT] usu sing
The peace dividend is the economic benefit that was expected in the world after the end of the Cold War, as a result of money previously spent on defence and arms becoming available for other purposes.
The peace dividend has not materialised despite military spending going down in most countries.
1 [N-COUNT]
A dividend is the part of a company's profits which is paid to people who have shares in the company. (BUSINESS)
The first quarter dividend has been increased by nearly 4 per cent.
2 [PHRASE] V inflects
If something pays dividends, it brings advantages at a later date.
Steps taken now to maximise your health will pay dividends later on.
3
see also peace dividendpeace divi|dend (peace dividends)
[N-COUNT] usu sing
The peace dividend is the economic benefit that was expected in the world after the end of the Cold War, as a result of money previously spent on defence and arms becoming available for other purposes.
The peace dividend has not materialised despite military spending going down in most countries.