carry-over

• Sustantivo que denota la transferencia o continuación de algo de un contexto a otro, como la aplicación de una habilidad aprendida en una situación nueva o el beneficio acumulado de una empresa después del pago de dividendos y reservas.

A noun referring to the transfer or continuation of something from one context to another, such as applying a learned skill to a new situation or the accumulated profits of a corporation after dividends and reserves.

1. Transfer of skill or knowledgeB2formal

   The application of a skill, habit, or knowledge learned in one context to a different but similar situation.

   Transferencia de habilidades o conocimientos

   • The training had a positive carry-over to her new job responsibilities.
   • There is often a carry-over of problem-solving skills from mathematics to engineering.
   • The coach emphasized the carry-over of teamwork from practice to the actual game.

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2. Accumulated profitsC1formalbusiness

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

   Beneficios acumulados

   • The company reported a significant carry-over in its annual financial statement.
   • Shareholders voted on how to allocate the carry-over from the previous fiscal year.
   • The carry-over was reinvested into research and development.