saving
saving is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, saving is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsaving
- To prevent harm or difficulty.
- To put aside, to avoid.
- A reduction in cost or expenditure.
Example: "The shift of the supplier gave us a saving of 10 percent."
- (usually in the plural) Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.
Example: "I invested all my savings in gold."
- The action of the verb to save.
- Exception; reservation
- That saves someone from damnation; redemptive.
- Preserving; rescuing.
- Thrifty; frugal.
Example: "a saving cook"
- Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful.
Example: "The ship has made a saving voyage."
- Making reservation or exception.
Example: "a saving clause"
- (in compound adjectives) relating to making a saving: e.g. labour-saving, energy-saving light bulbs.
- With the exception of; except; save.
- Without disrespect to.
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