The extra benefit received from a unit increase in the consumption of a good or service. It is calculated as the increase in total benefit divided by the increase in consumption.

(often in the plural) Money paid by the government, special-purpose fund or similar to those who are unemployed and looking for work.

A benefit received in addition to the normal benefits of holding a job, or, by extension, any relationship to the source of the benefit.

A non-wage compensation provided to an employee in addition to his normal wage or salary.

(UK) A regular government payment made to parents or guardians for each child up to a certain age.

Travel for the purpose of claiming benefits or social welfare.

A mutual aid organization, with subscribers entitled to benefit payments in case of an accident or an illness.

A society or association formed for mutual insurance, as among tradesmen or in labour unions, to provide for relief in sickness, old age, etc. and for the expenses of burial.

plural of benefit society

plural of benefit corporation