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saving¹ Definition

sav·ing (viŋ)

adjective

that saves; specif.,

  1. rescuing; preserving
  2. economizing or economical
  3. containing an exception; making a reservation a saving clause
  4. compensating; redeeming a saving grace

noun

  1. the act of one that saves
  2. any reduction in expense, time, labor, etc. a saving(s) of 10% is effected
    1. anything saved
    2. sums of money saved
  3. Law a reservation; exception

saving² Definition

sav·ing (viŋ)

  1. with due respect for saving your presence
  2. with the exception of; except; save

except; save

saving Synonyms

saving

modif.

  1. Redeeming

    rescuing, reparatory, preserving; see retaining.

  2. Thrifty

    sparing, frugal, careful; see economical 1.

  3. Conditional

    provisional, qualificative, contingent; see conditional.

saving Synonyms

saving

n.

  1. Conservation

    preservation, maintenance, thrift; see conservation, economy 2.

  2. Profit

    gain, proceeds, increase; see addition 2, profit 2.

saving Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • offset: Whilst the cost of the venue has been more expensive, this has been offset by savings in travel expenses.

Converse of object

  • achieve: On current figures, this could achieve a tax saving of £ 102,000.
  • realize: More companies must surely realize the enormous savings they can make from not having to provide a desk for every worker.
  • accumulate: This gap must be plugged by foreign credits, and by the state reducing its accumulated savings in the banking system.
  • deliver: Defense training projects delivering savings of up to 15 % .
  • generate: In addition, the savings generated from closing schools will be reinvested in school budgets.

Adjective modifier

  • substantial: Stopping the scheme meant a substantial saving on admin costs.
  • significant: Using manual iris lenses instead can make a significant saving on a system.
  • considerable: A very considerable saving on the £ 500 budgeted for.
  • huge: Sponsored Search Book Bargain Holidays Online Great deals at Going Places - Huge savings on 2007 holidays.
  • tax-free: Taking advantage of tax-free savings such as ISAs and the Child Tax Fund will all help your child's future education.
  • massive: Order now, for just £ 149, a massive saving of £ 85 on the RRP of £ 235.

Modifies a noun

  • grace: My saving grace is my unease at spending money!
  • account: Due to limitations savings accounts quot they see an.

Noun used with modifier

  • daylight: Time: GMT + 2 ( daylight saving time GMT + 3 from 29 Mar to 26 Sep ).
  • efficiency: The efficiency savings will have a huge effect on pay.
  • cost: For cost savings trend for the the nhis did.
  • energy: Our talk about energy saving isn't just hot air.
  • retirement: However, fewer than half are making additional retirement savings.
  • pension: These are that: 15 % at most of all private pension saving is used to fund new investment in the UK economy.