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carry forward

The correct spelling is carry forward.

How to pronounce carry forward

verb

Say it like: Car-ree- fo-rwa-rd

The correct spelling is carry forward. (of a balance) To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.(of a balance) To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.
  2. 2.(of an operating loss or other legal credit) To apply to the taxable income of following years, thereby easing the overall tax burden; carry over.

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