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distribution
In an economic context, the distribution and payment of a company's profits to its owners or shareholders.
Die Höhe der diesjährigen Ausschüttung hängt vom Geschäftsergebnis ab.
The size of this year's distribution depends on the business results.
release
In a biological or medical context, the release of substances produced by the body, such as hormones.
Eine erhöhte Ausschüttung des Stresshormons Cortisol kann gesundheitsschädlich sein.
An increased release of the stress hormone cortisol can be harmful to health.
The word derives from the verb 'ausschütten' (to pour out / to distribute), which means 'ausgießen' (to pour out) or 'verteilen' (to distribute). This basic meaning appears in both contexts: either profits (money) or hormones (substances) are 'ausgeschüttet' (distributed / released).
Das Unternehmen schüttet jährlich eine Dividende an die Aktionäre aus.
The company distributes a dividend to shareholders every year.
You can easily recognize the meaning from context. Words like 'Gewinn' (profit), 'Dividende' (dividend), or 'Aktionäre' (shareholders) point to the economic area. Terms like 'Hormone' (hormones), 'Adrenalin' (adrenaline), or 'Körper' (body) indicate the biological meaning.
Die Ausschüttung der Gewinne erfolgt im zweiten Quartal.
The distribution of the profits will take place in the second quarter.
In a financial context, 'Ausschüttung' (distribution) is often used with the genitive to specify what is being distributed. Typical formulations are 'die Ausschüttung von Gewinnen' (the distribution of profits) or 'die Ausschüttung einer Dividende' (the distribution/payment of a dividend).
Der Vorstand hat die Ausschüttung einer Sonderdividende beschlossen.
The board has decided on the distribution of a special dividend.
In a medical context, 'Ausschüttung' (release) is often used in connection with hormones or other substances produced by the body. Typical phrases are 'die Ausschüttung von Hormonen' (the release of hormones) or 'eine erhöhte Ausschüttung von Cortisol' (an increased release of cortisol).
Sport fördert die Ausschüttung von Glückshormonen.
Exercise promotes the release of happiness hormones.
dividend
Both words can refer to profits received by shareholders. A „Dividende“ is a shareholder’s specific share of the profit, while „Ausschüttung“ more generally refers to the distribution and payment of profits or to the amount paid out. Use „Dividende“ when talking about one person’s share, and „Ausschüttung“ when focusing on the process.
Die Ausschüttung an die Aktionäre erfolgt im Juli.
The distribution to the shareholders will take place in July.
Die Aktionärin erhielt eine Dividende von zwei Euro pro Aktie.
The shareholder received a dividend of two euros per share.
