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Definition circulation in British English

circulation noun

noun
/ˌsɜː(r)kjʊˈleɪʃ(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.

Synonyms and related words
A ABO system anticoagulant
1.1

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

Synonyms and related words
movement transit motion
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

Synonyms and related words
backstory blackout chequebook journalism
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 banknote put into circulation?

Synonyms and related words
supply provision distribution
Definition circulation in British English