benefits

[ben-uh-fits]

noun

1. the plural of benefit.

Example Sentences

She’s also expecting “a lot more pointed questions around capex” and spending on artificial intelligence, and whether companies are getting “any more productivity benefits” from AI spending.

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Still, it had to pay $70 million in the last fiscal year to bring in traveling nurses—who are costlier than those on staff—even after hiking pay and benefits.

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Meanwhile, small towns like Huntington—which has no stop lights and little commerce—may see few direct economic benefits from the crowds.

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In Japan and other countries, governments have offered child-rearing subsidies, tax breaks to families and a host of other benefits in an effort to arrest the fertility decline, all with limited effect.

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The seasonal workers are some of the most at-risk with the HR-1 bill because new work requirements may make them ineligible for benefits in the off-season.

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Related Words

• cash 
• compensation 
• earnings 
• interest 
• livelihood 
• pay 
• proceeds 
• profit 
• revenue 
• royalty 
• salary 
• wage 

When To Use

What does benefits mean?

Benefits are things that are good or advantages, as in One of the benefits of owning a bookstore is I always have something to read.Benefits also refer to items companies give employees beyond payment for work, such as paid vacation time, a pension plan, and discounts on gym memberships.Governments also offer its citizens benefits, usually in the form of money for specific situations or needs. You might receive unemployment benefits when you’re out of work and can’t find a job. A disabled person can receive disability benefits when they are unable to work or to work full time.Benefits are also public entertainment or theatrical events that raise money for charitable causes. Example: Free lunch is one of my company’s biggest benefits.