car|ry-for|ward «KAR ee FR wuhrd», noun.
1. the spreading of a portion of an individual's or a corporation's profits or losses in the current taxable year over the years immediately following: »
The aircraft company could in four years more than recoup its $35 million purchase price with tax savings from…loss carry-forward (Time).
2. the amount that may legally be so spread: »
The group is able to add as much as £4,356,071 to its reserves and carry-forward (New Scientist).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.