Definithing > s > spit take spit take a visual gimmick used in film and on stage where a person is surprised or taken aback by anotherâs actions or words while drinking, and spits or sputters that liquid. âhe did a spit take when she told him she was pregnant.â
DEFINITIONS A megatrend is a large, social, economic, political, environmental or technological change that is slow to form. Once in place, megatrends influence a wide range of activities, processes and perceptions, both in government and in society, possibly for decades. They are the underlying forces that drive trends.
Dividends are a distribution of corporate earnings to shareholders and usually take place in one of two forms -- cash or stock. A stock dividend is the latter of these two kinds of dividends. Each organization's board of directors determines the actual dividend amount that the firm will pay out. Most cash dividends are paid on a quarterly basis, but stock dividends are generally paid at infrequent intervals.