What does carry forward mean?

Definitions for carry forward
carry for·ward

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word carry forward.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. carry-over, carry-forwardverb

    the accumulated and undivided profits of a corporation after provision has been made for dividends and reserves

  2. carry over, carry forwardverb

    transfer from one time period to the next

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  1. carry forward

    Carry forward refers to the process of transferring a balance or an unused item (such as a tax loss, credit, or deduction) from the current period to a future period. This option allows individuals or businesses to apply these unused items in future scenarios to reduce their liability. It's commonly used in accounting, taxation, and other financial planning.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of carry forward in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of carry forward in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of carry forward in a Sentence

  1. Nina Simone:

    In order to honor and carry forward her extraordinary legacy, a group of visionary artists and preservationists have collaborated to demonstrate our commitment to equity and racial justice by protecting an American landmark in perpetuity and ensuring that Simone's unique voice continues to inspire and empower people through Nina Simone childhood home.

  2. Ben Ray:

    We look forward to his quick return to the Aged Senate and I believe Aged Senate will be able to carry forward with Aged Senate business.

  3. Qin Gang:

    Our two countries should carry forward the friendship forged in battle by our people, rather than falling into misunderstanding, miscalculation or even conflict and confrontation.

  4. Rockeymoore Cummings:

    I'm looking to extend and carry forward my husband's legacy, while also building and growing a legacy of my own.

  5. Richard Nixon:

    There are these and other great causes that we were elected overwhelmingly to carry forward in November of 1972. And what we were elected to do, we are going to do, and let others wallow in Watergate, we are going to do our job.

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