carryover

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noun

car·​ry·​over ˈker-ē-ˌō-vər How to pronounce carryover (audio)
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 2026 Hollywood release slate includes a carryover Avatar title, and the next films from the Avengers, Star Wars, The Batman, Super Mario Bros. and Toy Story franchises. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 These 4 Zodiac Signs Will Be in Their Villain Era This October Aries (March 21 to April 19) As a carryover from recent months, Aries, Jupiter will glide through your intellectual zone until next year. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
These can be carried over to legacy devices and adapted to account for their unique challenges. Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The Hawks carried over their problem of slow starts from last season, getting outshot 6-1 in the first period. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carryover 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1745, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of carryover was in 1745

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Cite this Entry

“Carryover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carryover. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

carryover

noun
car·​ry·​over ˈkar-ē-ˌō-vər How to pronounce carryover (audio)
: 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
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