Definition of: saving

(sā′ving) adjective
1. That saves; preserving, as from destruction.
2. Redeeming; delivering.
3. Avoiding needless waste or expense; economical; frugal.
4. Incurring no loss, if not gainful: a saving investment.
5. Holding in reserve; making an exception; qualifying: a saving clause.
—noun
1. Preservation from loss or danger.
2. Avoidance of waste; economy.
3. The result of this; reduction in cost: a saving of 16 percent.
4. That which is saved; especially, in the plural, sums of money not expended.
5. Law Reservation; exception. See synonyms under FRUGALITY.
—prep.
1. With the exception of; save.
2. With due respect for: saving your presence.
—conj. Save.
—sav′ing·ly adverb
—sav′ing·ness noun