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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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024
For whatever reason, the connection between Jackson and Bateman has been inconsistent at best through the early part of camp in what seemed like a carryover from last year.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2024
Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Aug. 2024
Among other nuances, the kicker will not be allowed to cross the 50-yard line until the ball is fielded, penalties from scoring plays will not carry over and fair catches from kickoffs will be eliminated.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Theatrical revenue increased rose 19% (excluding foreign exchange) primarily due to higher home entertainment revenue from Dune: Part Two, and higher box office carryover from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, released at the end of March.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024
For whatever reason, the connection between Jackson and Bateman has been inconsistent at best through the early part of camp in what seemed like a carryover from last year.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2024
Verb
There are no characters that carry over between the movies, nor surprise family ties.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Aug. 2024
Among other nuances, the kicker will not be allowed to cross the 50-yard line until the ball is fielded, penalties from scoring plays will not carry over and fair catches from kickoffs will be eliminated.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Carryover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carryover. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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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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