benefits
Americannoun
Usage
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.
Example Sentences
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"We're trying to demystify it, we're trying to explain how it works, what the benefits are and also what the safeguards are."
From BBC
Some expect the benefits of artificial intelligence will spread to industries like healthcare; others are doubling down on the chip makers or the energy companies they expect to power the build-out.
Dowden stressed the benefits of dancing "no matter what age" in terms of improving flexibility, strength and confidence.
From BBC
Anyone who refuses to take up the offer could be stripped off their benefits.
From BBC
Additional studies showed that roasting the soybeans before feeding them to cows could further enhance milk production benefits.
From Science Daily
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