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Saving
01
an amount of money not spent
Examples
Growing your own vegetables can lead to a saving in grocery expenses during the harvest season.
02
an amount of time or resources not spent
Examples
His adoption of a shortcut technique resulted in a considerable saving of time.
03
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
04
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
saving
01
used to show exception from a general statement; apart from
Examples
He had nothing to offer, saving his loyalty and devotion.
-saving
01
used to describe something that helps reduce the use or waste of a particular resource
Examples
A water-saving showerhead reduces the amount of water used.
