Circulation

/ˌsɜːr.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the movement of blood through the body's network of arteries and veins

Regular exercise helps improve blood circulation.

the continuous movement of a substance or an object in a system or process

The circulation of air in the room was improved with a new fan.

the distribution of printed materials to the public, such as newspapers or magazines

The magazine has a circulation of over one million copies.

the exchange of currency or credit in economic systems

The government introduced new measures to increase the circulation of money in the economy.

the process of moving or being moved around an area or from person to person

The circulation of information on social media can happen in seconds.

From Latin 'circulatio', from 'circulare' meaning 'to move in a circle'.

blood circulation

The flow of blood through the heart and blood vessels.

in circulation

Referring to items that are currently in use or available to the public.

free circulation

The unrestricted movement of goods, people, or information.

circulate

To move or cause to move continuously or freely through a closed system.

circulatory system

The system in the body responsible for the circulation of blood and lymph.

recycling

The process of converting waste into reusable material.

Circulation can refer to the spread of gossip or rumors.

Did you hear that rumor? It's already in circulation.

In finance, circulation can refer to the amount of currency in current use.

There's too much cash in circulation causing inflation.