saving
saving1 definition
sav·ing (sā′viŋ)
adjective
that saves; specif.,
- rescuing; preserving
- economizing or economical
- containing an exception; making a reservation a saving clause
- compensating; redeeming a saving grace
noun
- the act of one that saves
- any reduction in expense, time, labor, etc. a saving(s) of 10% is effected
- anything saved
- sums of money saved
- Law a reservation; exception
saving2 definition
sav·ing (sā′viŋ)
- with due respect for saving your presence
- with the exception of; except; save
conjunction
except; save
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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