1
: the act, action, or process of offsetting increased costs by raising prices
2
: an opening in a wall between two rooms through which something (such as dishes) may be passed
3
US law
: pass-through entity
They structured the business as a pass-through to enjoy more beneficial tax treatment.
US law
: relating to or arising from a pass-through entity
pass-through income
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“Pass-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass-through. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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