Saving: meaning, definitions and examples

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saving

[ ˈseɪvɪŋ ]

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personal finance

The act of setting aside money for future use, typically in a bank account or other financial institution.

Synonyms

accumulating, putting aside, stashing away

Examples of usage

She started saving money from her first job.
Saving for a rainy day is always a good idea.

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computer technology

The process of storing digital data for later use or retrieval.

Synonyms

archiving, backing up, storing

Examples of usage

Don't forget to save your work before closing the program.
Make sure to save your files in a secure location.

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sports

An instance of preventing a goal or scoring opportunity in a game, usually by a goalkeeper.

Synonyms

block, rescue, stop

Examples of usage

The goalkeeper made a crucial save in the last minute of the match.
He dived to make a spectacular save.

Translations

Translations of the word "saving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 poupança

🇮🇳 बचत

🇩🇪 Ersparnis

🇮🇩 tabungan

🇺🇦 заощадження

🇵🇱 oszczędzanie

🇯🇵 貯蓄 (ちょちく)

🇫🇷 épargne

🇪🇸 ahorro

🇹🇷 tasarruf

🇰🇷 저축 (jeochuk)

🇸🇦 توفير

🇨🇿 úspora

🇸🇰 úspora

🇨🇳 储蓄 (chǔxù)

🇸🇮 varčevanje

🇮🇸 sparnaður

🇰🇿 жинақ

🇬🇪 Დაგროვება

🇦🇿 qənaət

🇲🇽 ahorro

Word origin

The word 'saving' originated from the Middle English word 'savyng', which comes from the Old French word 'sauver', meaning 'to save or preserve'. The concept of saving money dates back to ancient times when people would store food and resources for future use. Over the years, the meaning of 'saving' has evolved to include not just money but also data, goals, and opportunities.

See also: autosave, save, saved, saver, savings, savior, unsaved.