1. payments made to performers for reruns or repeated use of their work
Usage: entertainment industry
2. amounts remaining after other parts have been subtracted or accounted for
Usage: statistics; mathematics

Examples

• The actor receives residuals every time the show airs in syndication.
• She earned substantial residuals from her role in the popular sitcom.
• The statistical model showed significant residuals that needed further analysis.
• After paying all expenses, the residuals were donated to charity.
• Voice actors often depend on residuals from commercials for steady income.
• The researcher examined the residuals to check the accuracy of the regression model.