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The correct spelling is dividend.
How to pronounce dividend
/ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/
nounIPA: /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/
Say it like: Div-ide-nd
The correct spelling is dividend. A number or expression that is to be divided by another. For example: "In "42 ÷ 3" the dividend is the 42."
Usage Examples
“In "42 ÷ 3" the dividend is the 42.”
“His 10,000 hours of practice and recitals eventually paid dividends when he become first-chair violinist.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A number or expression that is to be divided by another.
- 2.A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).
- 3.Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)
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