carryover

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noun

car·​ry·​over ˈker-ē-ˌō-vər 

ˈka-rē-

1

: the act or process of carrying over

2

: something retained or carried over

superstitions that are carryovers from ancient times

carry over

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verb

carried over; carrying over; carries over

transitive verb

1

a

: to transfer (an amount) to the next column, page, or book relating to the same account

b

: to hold over (something, such as goods) for another time or season

2

: to deduct (a loss or an unused credit) from taxable income of a later period

intransitive verb

: to persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another

Examples of carryover in a Sentence

Noun

superstitions that are carryovers from ancient times

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But Long has worked on his drop backs, and has a good grasp of Miami’s defense because there’s a ton of carryover of the defense from his time with the Tennessee Titans since Weaver worked under Mike Vrabel. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024

Many of those issues revolving around energy affordability, will be carryovers from the most recent rate cases. —Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024

Verb

The yacht also carries over 20 modular water park elements, allowing the crew to create an inflatable oceanic playground for guests on demand. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 July 2024

Where any of this is going, or if any of it will even carry over to the second film, is unclear. —Aja Romano, Vox, 29 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1745, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Legal Definition

carryover

noun

car·​ry·​over ˈkar-ē-ˌō-vər 

: the portion of a deduction (as for a net operating loss) or credit which cannot be taken entirely in a given period and which may be deducted from taxable income of a later period compare carryback