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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.
His decision to buy a used car instead of a new one led to a significant saving in terms of money.
02
an amount of time or resources not spent
Examples
His adoption of a shortcut technique resulted in a considerable saving of time.
The software 's quick search function allows for a saving in the time spent looking for files.
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.
Everyone, saving the president, was unaware of the plot.
-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.
The energy-saving light bulbs are more efficient than regular ones.
