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 must always weigh the risks against the benefits in these cases.
From MarketWatch
The King’s Trust 50th anniversary gala at the Royal Albert Hall on May 11 will give the king an opportunity to shine a light on the benefits of the monarchy at its best.
Key details: The number of people already collecting unemployment benefits, known as continuing claims, rose by 46,000 to 1.87 million.
From MarketWatch
Ahead of the results, BofA Securities analyst Christopher Nardone wrote in a note to clients that he believes Costco will continue to show how it benefits in the current divergent economic environment.
From MarketWatch
The number of people who lost jobs and applied for unemployment benefits at the end of February clung to recent lows and added to a flurry of signals suggesting the labor market has stabilized.
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