Mathematics . a number that is to be divided by a divisor.

Law . a sum out of an insolvent estate paid to creditors.

Finance .

a pro-rata share in an amount to be distributed.

a sum of money paid to shareholders of a corporation out of earnings.

Insurance . (in participating insurance) a distribution to a policyholder of a portion of the premium not needed by the company to pay claims or to meet expenses.

a share of anything divided.

anything received as a bonus, reward, or in addition to or beyond what is expected

Swimming is fun, and gives you the dividend of better health.

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loss

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allotment , allowance , appropriation , bonus , carrot * , check , coupon , cut * , dispensation , divvy , extra , gain , gravy * , guerdon , interest , lagniappe * , meed , pay , portion , premium , prize , proceeds , remittance , returns , reward , surplus , taste * , carrot , profit , return , share