Freebase (1.00 / 1 vote) Rate this definition: Dividend. Dividends are payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders. When a corporation earns a profit or surplus, that money can be put to two uses: it can either be re-invested in the business, or it can be distributed to shareholders.
short list [BACK TO TOP] Meaning: A list of applicants winnowed from a longer list who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen
What is a short sale? A short sale is a sale transaction in which the sellerâs mortgage lender agrees to accept a payoff of less than the balance due on the loan. It is of course easier said than done. Most short sales involve a lengthy process of negotiation and a lot of patience.