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saving1 definition

sav·ing (sā′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
  4. Law a reservation; exception
saving2 definition

sav·ing (sā′viŋ)

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

conjunction

except; save

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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