noun
1. application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑transfer, ↑transfer of training
• Derivationally related forms: ↑carry over
• Hypernyms: ↑learning, ↑acquisition
• Hyponyms: ↑generalization, ↑generalisation, ↑stimulus generalization, ↑stimulus generalisation
2. the accumulated and undivided profits of a corporation after provision has been made for dividends and reserves
• Syn: ↑carry-forward
• Regions: ↑United Kingdom, ↑UK, ↑U.K., ↑Britain, ↑United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, ↑Great Britain
• Hypernyms: ↑balance
Useful english dictionary. 2012.