circulation · noun /ˌsɜr.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Word family
Nouns: circle, circular, circulation, semicircle
Adjectives: circular, semicircular
Verbs: circle, circulate
circulation (BLOOD)
C2 the movement of blood around your body
Dictionary example:
Exercise improves your circulation.
Learner example:
This [is] a very unhealthy habit, because we could have some problems with our circulation and also we could suffer from pains in the joints. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
circulation (NEWSPAPERS)
C2 the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold each day, week, etc.
Dictionary example:
The paper's circulation has fallen recently.
Learner example:
Being on top of the media world is something that has required hard work and compet[e]nce and in a business where newspaper circulation depend[s] on the political profile of the paper, he is not afraid of making a comment [on] current affairs. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Danish)
