Circulation Meaning
/ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.
nounThe act of passing from place to place or person to person; free diffusion; transmission.
Sentence Examples
The newspaper has a large circulation.
The circulation of the newspaper is only one-third that of its competitor.
Regular exercise will improve blood circulation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Proper blood ____ delivers oxygen to all body organs effectively.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The morning newspaper has a very large ____ throughout the state.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English circulacioun, from Latin circulatio. Morphologically circulate + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"For example, by changing the use of existing rooms, removing or replacing unsightly features, clearing obstacles to easy circulation, rearranging direction signs and generally introducing as much order as possible, most outdated station buildings can be made reasonably efficient and attractive."
— 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 252:
"Print circulation across the top 50 US magazines fell 5% year-on-year."
— 2025 March 7, Bron Maher, “Top 50 magazines in the US: The Atlantic is fastest growing title in second half of 2024”, in Press-Gazette:
"In the dead state all is apparently without motion. No agent within indicates design, intelligence, or foresight: there is no respiration; no digestion, circulation, or nutrition; […]"
— 1822, John Barclay, chapter I, in An Inquiry Into the Opinions, Ancient and Modern, Concerning Life and Organization, Edinburgh; London: Bell & Bradfute; Waugh & Innes; G. & W. B. Whittaker, section I, page 2:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Proper blood ____ delivers oxygen to all body organs effectively.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The morning newspaper has a very large ____ throughout the state.