car·ry·over
ˈker-ē-ˌō-vər 
ˈka-rē-
carried over; carrying over; carries over
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
: 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
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
That feat is just a carryover from an impressive amateur bowling career that includes three Storm Youth Championship titles, and a Junior Gold National championship from before her freshman season.
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2024, the airline overall carried over 1.1 million passengers on nearly 7,500 flights.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
That’s a carryover from when Gretzky was approaching Gordie Howe’s record and Gordie was calling to encourage him.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
That feat is just a carryover from an impressive amateur bowling career that includes three Storm Youth Championship titles, and a Junior Gold National championship from before her freshman season.
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Solly March’s knee injury carried over from last season, while the length of Igor Julio’s lay-off is based on the Brazilian central defender being ruled out from January for the rest of the campaign.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2024, the airline overall carried over 1.1 million passengers on nearly 7,500 flights.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Carryover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carryover. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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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
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