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

There will be some new terminology and some carryover from what he's had. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

Smart said no emotional carryover led to his team’s loss. —Matt Baker, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025

Verb

Nights were capped by all participants taking turns sharing their picks for the top COTY contenders—conversations that often carried over to the next days’ farewell brunches. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025

Known for her emotional intelligence and discipline, Contessa’s career in military medicine required her to make life-or-death decisions in high-pressure situations, a trait that easily carried over to her time on Married to Medicine. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025

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