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

The Bronco’s a carryover from 2023, said a Ford rep reached by email. —Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

But the carryover and conversion of those technologies have proved difficult. —Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024

Verb

That carried over in the IMAX Experience screenings on Monday night, in which the studio recruited some special guests to be the one to approach the screen and field Driver’s character a scripted question. —Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2024

The color scheme carries over to the interior, where the seat is covered in leather upholstery that matches the lighter shade. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 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