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Definition circulation in American English

circulation noun

noun
/ˌsɜrkjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the continuous movement of blood around your body

Example

She suffers from poor circulation.

Example

Exercise will increase muscle strength and improve your circulation.

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1.1

the continuous movement of liquid, air, etc. inside a system or area

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2

the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine sold each day, week, etc.

Example

a newspaper with a daily circulation of more than 2 million

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3

the process by which something such as money passes from one person to another

Example

a law designed to reduce the number of guns in circulation

Example

When was this bill put into circulation?

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Definition circulation in American English