The meaning of Residuals

noun

A quantity remaining after other things have been subtracted or allowed for.

Usage examples:

The keynesian component is clearly a residual which is arrived at by subtracting the natural and cl…

noun

A royalty paid to a performer, writer, etc. for a repeat of a play, television show, etc.

Usage examples:

She has been awarded more than $4.5 million in residuals and profits from the highly successful tel…

noun

The resale value of a new car or other item at a specified time after purchase, expressed as a percentage of its purchase price.

Usage examples:

The federation wants car tax taken out over five years to avoid residuals being hit

adjective

Remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone.

Usage examples:

The withdrawal of residual occupying forces

noun

→  residual income