SINCE 1828
circulation
noun
cir·cu·la·tion
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Definition of circulation
1
: orderly movement through a circuit
especially
: the movement of blood through the vessels of the body induced by the pumping action of the heart
2
: flow
3a
: passage or transmission from person to person or place to place
especially
: the interchange of currency
coins in circulation
b
: the extent of dissemination: such as
(1)
: the average number of copies of a publication sold over a given period
(2)
: the total number of items borrowed from a library
Examples of circulation in a Sentence
He has bad circulation in his legs.
The drug improves blood circulation.
The attic has poor air circulation.
the circulation of ocean waters
Let's open the windows to get some circulation in here.
This memo is not meant for circulation.
The coins have recently entered circulation.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Warming aromatics, including cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon, are included to aid digestion and improve peripheral circulation during the cooler months (think cold hands and feet). — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, "Meet the Eckhaus Latta–Approved Herbalist With a Prescription for Balanced Skin and Less Stress," 4 Jan. 2019 The outfit is, in part, designed to help Williams, who has a history of blood clots, improve circulation. — Emily Stewart, Vox, "Watch: Serena Williams calls out sexism in tennis after US Open loss," 9 Sep. 2018 This treatment, at one of Seattle’s best spas, includes cupping and lymphatic-drainage massage to improve circulation and reduce bloating and swelling, plus 30 minutes in an Infrared Jade Pod to sweat out the last of the toxins. — Olivia Hall, The Seattle Times, "Overstressed? 15 wellness trends to help you relax," 3 July 2018 Your tree may benefit from being pruned to improve air circulation for the tree’s foliage, as the disease needs a moist leaf surface to develop. — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Fungal diseases may be cause of brown spots on tree leaves," 26 June 2018 Total body booster Movement keeps your joints lubricated and improves circulation. — Philly.com, "3 exercises for beating the afternoon slump," 24 Apr. 2018 These types of stretches improve circulation and enhance muscle elasticity. — Lauren Rao, M.ed., At, Atc, Detroit Free Press, "7 common workout mistakes to avoid," 16 Apr. 2018 Gotu kula can increase circulation and is used in ayurvedic medicine to treat anxiety and fatigue. — Claire Margine, Bon Appetit, "The Caffeine-Free Tea That Helps Me Focus More Than Coffee Ever Could," 2 Apr. 2018 There is also the possibility that the finding could be used not just to improve circulation in older people or those with blood flow problems, but to enhance blood flow for elite athletes. — Alice Park, Time, "This Compound Can Reverse Aging in Mice. Will It Work in People?," 22 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'circulation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for circulation
circulation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of circulation
: the movement of blood through the body that is caused by the pumping action of the heart
: movement of air, water, etc., through the different parts of something
: the act of passing something (such as money, information, etc.) from person to person or place to place : the state of being passed from person to person or place to place
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circulation
noun
cir·cu·la·tion
| \ ˌsər-kyə-ˈlā-shən
\
\
Kids Definition of circulation
1
: movement through something
A fan will improve the circulation of air in the room.
2
: passage from place to place or person to person
coins in circulation
3
: the average number of copies (as of a newspaper) sold in a given period
circulation
noun
cir·cu·la·tion
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Medical Definition of circulation
: the movement of blood through the vessels of the body that is induced by the pumping action of the heart and serves to distribute nutrients and oxygen to and remove waste products from all parts of the body — see pulmonary circulation, systemic circulation
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