carryover

/ˈkɛriˌoʊvər/
noun
  1. Something that continues or remains from a previous situation or time.
    • There is a carryover of unused vacation days into the next year.
    • The new manager's strict rules were a carryover from the old boss.
    • The team's losing streak was a carryover from last season.
  2. An amount of money or goods that is transferred from one accounting period to the next.
    • The company reported a carryover of funds from the previous budget.
    • The grant had a carryover of $5,000 that was used for new equipment.
    • Taxpayers can claim a carryover of losses to reduce future taxes.
adjective
  1. Relating to something that is transferred or continues from an earlier time.
    • They used a carryover balance from last month's budget.
    • The carryover effect of the drought affected crops for years.
    • The carryover benefits of the training program were seen in improved performance.
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