saving

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English

Etymology

From save +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• (UK, US, Canada) IPA^(key): /ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/
• (General Australian) IPA^(key): /ˈsæɪ.vɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -eɪvɪŋ

Noun

saving (countable and uncountable, plural savings)

1. A reduction in cost or expenditure.

2. (countable, usually in the plural) Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.

3. (uncountable) The action of the verb to save.
4. (law, obsolete) Exception; reservation.

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Verb

saving

1. present participle and gerund of save

Adjective

saving (comparative more saving, superlative most saving)

1. (theology) That saves someone from damnation; redemptive. [from 14th c.]
2. Preserving; rescuing.
3. Thrifty; frugal. [from 15th c.]

   a saving cook
4. Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful.

   a saving bargain

   The ship has made a saving voyage.

5. Making reservation or exception.

   a saving clause

6. (in compound adjectives) Relating to making a saving.

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Preposition

saving

1. With the exception of; except; save.
2. Without disrespect to.

Anagrams

• Givans, vignas

Middle English

Noun

saving

1. Alternative form of savynge