In general, a residual is a positive or negative numeric difference between two numbers.

The Residuals (Fleet Capital Leasing)

Studentized residual

In statistics, residual is the observed value minus the predicted value; see errors and residuals in statistics.

Residual (entertainment industry)

For its use in mathematics, see residual (mathematics).

In video compression see Residual frame.

In the context of insolvent businesses, the residual claimants (shareholders, partners, or sole proprietor) to a bankrupt organization receive any money that is left after all assets are sold and all creditors paid.