dividend vs profit

dividend

noun
  • A cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (e.g., quarterly or annually). 

  • A number or expression that is to be divided by another. 

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

verb
  • To pay out a dividend. 

profit

noun
  • Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price. 

verb
  • To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody). 

  • To take advantage of, exploit, use. 

  • To benefit, gain. 

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