<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>Mathematics: A number that is to be divided by a divisor.</li><li>Law: A sum out of an insolvent estate paid to creditors.</li><li>Finance: A pro-rata share in an amount to be distributed.</li><li>A sum of money paid to shareholders of a corporation out of earnings.</li><li>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.</li><li>A share of anything divided.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>Portion</li><li>Allotment</li></ul><p><strong>Example:</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>