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saving
Definition of saving
1 : preservation from danger or destruction : deliverance
2 : the act or an instance of economizing
3a savings plural : money put byb : the excess of income over consumption expenditures —often used in pluralc : a usually specified lower cost —often used in plural a savings of 50 percent
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Examples of saving in a Sentence
The new system will provide a saving in labor.
How much money do you have in savings?
She has her savings in stocks.
They were able to retire on their savings.
Recent Examples of saving from the Web
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Some of the products already available through Alexa include a $50 savings on a Bose Soundlink Bluetooth speaker III, a $20 discount on a Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus, and $6 off Greenies dog treats.
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The city's decision cited cost savings as the motivation to close the court, though McDermott was critical of Pence's decision to appoint Jorgensen, a former chairwoman of the St. John Republican Committee, to preside over the court.
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But with Curio there could be a significant savings on those commissions that could help pay for the fees to be part of the Hilton system.
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Daughter, 8, has been savings up to buy her first Guitar.
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Designer wedding gowns and wedding party dresses, veils and accessories are offered at substantial savings.
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The best part: The solar system will pay for itself with savings in less than 10 years.
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The local union says the real savings are on labor since part-time drivers will operate the carts, and the union says the vehicles aren’t safe for roads despite the face-lift UPS will provide.
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Additionally, there are savings off some in-app purchases.
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Origin and Etymology of saving
Middle English, from gerund of saven to save
Examples of saving in a Sentence
saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project
Origin and Etymology of saving
Middle English, from present participle of saven
Examples of saving in a Sentence
I would be ready, saving the fact that I can't find my missing shoe.
First Known Use of saving
1535
SAVING Defined for English Language Learners
saving
Definition of saving for English Language Learners
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: an amount of something that is not spent or used
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savings : the amount of money that you have saved especially in a bank over a period of time
SAVING Defined for Kids
saving
Definition of saving for Students
1 : something that is not spent, wasted, or lost a saving in electricity
2 savings plural : money put aside (as in a bank)
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