circulation Definition
- 1the continuous movement of blood around the body, or the process of this happening
- 2the movement of air or water in a closed space
- 3the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold each day, week, etc.
Using circulation: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "circulation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Poor circulation can cause numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.
Example
The circulation of air in the room was poor, so we opened a window.
Example
The newspaper has a daily circulation of over 100,000 copies.
circulation Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for circulation
- flow
- movement
- distribution
- dissemination
Phrases with circulation
being passed around or used by people
Example
There are only a few copies of the book in circulation, so it's quite rare.
not being passed around or used by people
Example
That coin is out of circulation, so it's worth a lot of money to collectors.
blood circulation
the movement of blood around the body
Example
Exercise can improve your blood circulation and help you feel more energized.
Origins of circulation
from Latin 'circulatio', meaning 'a going round'
Summary: circulation in Brief
The term 'circulation' [ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪʃən] refers to the continuous movement of blood around the body, the movement of air or water in a closed space, or the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold each day, week, etc. It extends into phrases like 'in circulation,' denoting something being passed around or used by people, and 'out of circulation,' referring to something not being passed around or used by people.
