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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“I wanted to work until I could get my benefits.”
“It’s possible the benefits will become broader in the future,” Lakdawalla said.
From Los Angeles Times
Department officials are required to seek permission for traveling for department-related business, but the report found that a lack of proper record-keeping meant investigators were “unable to evaluate the key takeaways and potential benefits.”
From Los Angeles Times
Many people from the countries involved recognise the economic and political benefits of giving citizenship to black American celebrities, but others are more critical.
From BBC
He says this time around will be similar, and notes some of the benefits for the industry from AI.
From Barron's
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