saving

/ˈseɪvɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To prevent harm or difficulty.
To put aside, to avoid.
A reduction in cost or expenditure.
(usually in the plural) Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.
The action of the verb to save.
Exception; reservation
That saves someone from damnation; redemptive.
Preserving; rescuing.
Thrifty; frugal.
Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful.
Making reservation or exception.
(in compound adjectives) relating to making a saving: e.g. labour-saving, energy-saving light bulbs.
With the exception of; except; save.
Without disrespect to.

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