What Does Dividend Smoothing Refers To

What does dividend smoothing refers to?

A) Adopting a consistent, rising dividend over time.
B) Declaring an EPS that does not change much in value from year to year.
C) Offsetting declines in income with higher dividend payouts.
D) Providing a DRIP (dividend reinvestment programs) to absorb unwanted cash payouts.
E) Ensuring that the dividend yield ratio is the same from year to year.