benefits

[ben-uh-fits]

noun

1. the plural of benefit.

Example Sentences

Jones noted that Amazon’s focus on a “low cost to serve” applies to the cloud, so offering the lowest cost of compute could yield benefits for the stock over time.

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She also highlights anticipated environmental benefits linked to a circular economy approach.

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While it may sound like just another expense, the benefits justify the cost, Block wrote.

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"Our findings suggest that as we age, certain healthy diets may provide benefits to our gut beyond the known cardiovascular benefits."

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The results also suggest that OPA1 inhibitors may have benefits beyond restoring standard cell death pathways.

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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.