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dividends
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dividends is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dividends is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdividends
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- A number or expression that is to be divided by another.
Example: "In "42 ÷ 3" the dividend is the 42."
- A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).
- Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)
Example: "His 10,000 hours of practice and recitals eventually paid dividends when he become first-chair violinist."
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