datasaving

noun

UK /ˈdeɪtəˌseɪvɪŋ/

US /ˈdeɪtəˌseɪvɪŋ/

Datasaving is when you use less internet data so you don't run out.

Turn on datasaving mode so your phone uses less internet.

SYNONYMS

data conservation bandwidth saving data reduction traffic saving

RELATED WORDS

data plan mobile network Wi-Fi streaming compression

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A phone or app setting that limits background internet use.

I enabled datasaving to make my battery last longer.

3. The practice of storing information more efficiently to save space.

Datasaving techniques helped the company cut storage costs.

4. Reducing the amount of data sent over a network to lower costs.

The app's datasaving feature is great for travelers.