Divisor vs. Dividend

Divisornoun

(arithmetic) A number or expression that another is to be divided by.

Divisornoun

An integer that divides another integer an integral number of times.

Divisornoun

The number by which the dividend is divided.

Divisornoun

one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer;

Divisornoun

the number by which a dividend is divided

Divisor

In mathematics, a divisor of an integer n {\displaystyle n} , also called a factor of n {\displaystyle n} , is an integer m {\displaystyle m} that may be multiplied by some integer to produce n {\displaystyle n} . In this case, one also says that n {\displaystyle n} is a multiple of m .

Dividendnoun

(arithmetic) A number or expression that is to be divided by another.

Dividendnoun

(finance) A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).

Dividendnoun

(figuratively) Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)

Dividendnoun

A sum of money to be divided and distributed; the share of a sum divided that falls to each individual; a distribute sum, share, or percentage; - applied to the profits as appropriated among shareholders, and to assets as apportioned among creditors; as, the dividend of a bank, a railway corporation, or a bankrupt estate.

Dividendnoun

A number or quantity which is to be divided.

Dividendnoun

that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly

Dividendnoun

a number to be divided by another number

Dividendnoun

a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)

Dividend

A dividend is a distribution of profits by a corporation to its shareholders. When a corporation earns a profit or surplus, it is able to pay a proportion of the profit as a dividend to shareholders.