circulation

/ˌsɜrkjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. The movement of blood through the body, carried by the heart and blood vessels.
    • Regular exercise improves your circulation and keeps your heart healthy.
    • The doctor checked his circulation by feeling the pulse in his wrist.
    • Poor circulation can cause cold hands and feet, especially in winter.
  2. The movement or flow of something (such as air, water, or money) through a system or area.
    • The circulation of water in the fountain is powered by an electric pump.
    • The central bank controls the circulation of currency to prevent inflation.
    • Good air circulation in the greenhouse helps plants grow strong.
  3. The distribution or spread of information, news, or materials among people.
    • The circulation of the memo was delayed due to a technical error.
    • The newspaper has a daily circulation of over 200,000 copies.
    • Social media has greatly increased the circulation of news worldwide.
  4. The number of copies of a publication (such as a newspaper or magazine) that are distributed on a regular basis.
    • Advertisers look at a newspaper's circulation to decide where to place ads.
    • The local paper boasts a circulation of 50,000 readers each week.
    • The magazine's circulation has dropped since it moved to an online-only format.
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