Definition

An amount or item that is transferred from one period or place to another, often used in accounting or to describe something that continues from a previous time.

Example

The budget included a carryover from last year's funds to cover this year's expenses.

Conversation

Did you notice the carryover from last year's budget in our meeting?

Yeah, it really surprised me how much we still had left.

I think it's great that we can use that carryover for this year's projects.

Absolutely, it gives us a nice starting point for new initiatives!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carryover → It is formed from "carry" (from Old English "carian", meaning to transport or convey) and "over" (meaning above or across). The word "carryover" refers to something that is transported or transferred from one situation to another, often used in contexts like finance or planning.

Memory Tip

Think of transporting something 'across' ('over') — that's why carryover means to transfer or transport something from one context to another.

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