circulation

noun
UK: /ˌsɜː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌsɝː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

  1. The movement of blood around the body.

    1. Exercise improves blood circulation.
    2. Poor circulation can cause cold hands and feet, which impacts everyday life.

  2. The number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold.

    1. The magazine has a circulation of 50,000.
    2. The newspaper's circulation has declined due to online news accessibility for free.

  3. The movement of something around a closed system or area.

    1. The circulation of air in the room was poor.
    2. Proper ventilation ensures good air circulation and prevents the spread of germs.

  4. The spread or passing of something (like information or money) from person to person or place to place.

    1. The rumour is in wide circulation.
    2. The circulation of false information can have serious consequences in the digital age.

Synonyms

flow distribution dissemination movement sales reach

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "circulation" in English means: The movement of blood around the body., The number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold., The movement of something around a closed system or area., The spread or passing of something (like information or money) from person to person or place to place..

The phonetic transcription of "circulation" is /ˌsɜː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌsɝː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "circulation": flow, distribution, dissemination, movement, sales, reach.

Example usage of "circulation": "Exercise improves blood circulation.". More examples on the page.