saving: Meaning and Definition of

sav•ing

1. tending or serving to save; rescuing; preserving.
2. compensating; redeeming: a saving sense of humor.
3. thrifty; economical: a saving housekeeper.
4. making a reservation: a saving clause.

1. a reduction or lessening of expenditure or outlay: a saving of 10 percent.
2. something that is saved.
3. sums of money saved by economy and laid away.
4. a reservation or exception.

1. except: Nothing remains saving these ruins.
2. with all due respect to or for: saving your presence.

1. except; save.