circulation

Definition

• n. the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
• n. movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels
• n. (library science) the count of books that are loaned by a library over a specified period
• n. number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold

Word forms

Plural

circulations

Example sentences

1. n.

   The circulation of the magazine has increased significantly this year.

2. n.

   The ocean circulation plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate.