Circulation: meaning, definitions and examples

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circulation

 

[ ˌsɜːk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial

The continuous movement of money and goods in an economy.

Synonyms

flow, movement, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The circulation of currency plays a crucial role in the stability of the economy.
  • The circulation of goods between countries is essential for global trade.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

The movement of blood through the body, controlled by the heart and blood vessels.

Synonyms

blood flow, cardiovascular system, perfusion

Examples of usage

  • Healthy circulation is vital for delivering oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body.
  • Poor circulation can lead to cold hands and feet.
Context #3 | Noun

publication

The distribution of newspapers, magazines, or books to the public.

Synonyms

dissemination, distribution, spread

Examples of usage

  • The newspaper has a wide circulation in the local community.
  • The magazine saw an increase in circulation after the latest issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "circulation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circulação

🇮🇳 परिसंचरण

🇩🇪 Kreislauf

🇮🇩 sirkulasi

🇺🇦 циркуляція

🇵🇱 cyrkulacja

🇯🇵 循環 (じゅんかん)

🇫🇷 circulation

🇪🇸 circulación

🇹🇷 dolaşım

🇰🇷 순환 (순환)

🇸🇦 دوران

🇨🇿 cirkulace

🇸🇰 cirkulácia

🇨🇳 循环 (xún huán)

🇸🇮 cirkulacija

🇮🇸 rás

🇰🇿 айналым

🇬🇪 ცირკულაცია

🇦🇿 dövriyyə

🇲🇽 circulación

Etymology

The word 'circulation' originated from the Latin word 'circulatio', which means 'a going round'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various fields such as finance, medicine, and publication. The concept of circulation is fundamental in understanding the continuous flow of resources, fluids, or information in different contexts.

See also: circulatory.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,741, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.