cir·cu·la·tion (sûr ky -l  shn)n. 1. Movement in a circle or circuit, especially the movement of blood through bodily vessels as a result of the heart's pumping action. 2. a. Movement or passage through a system of vessels, as of water through pipes; flow. b. Free movement or passage. 3. The passing of something, such as money or news, from place to place or person to person. 4. a. The condition of being passed about and widely known; distribution. b. Dissemination of printed material, especially copies of newspapers or magazines, among readers. c. The number of copies of a publication sold or distributed. |
circulation [ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪʃən]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the transport of oxygenated blood through the arteries to the capillaries, where it nourishes the tissues, and the return of oxygen-depleted blood through the veins to the heart, where the cycle is renewed
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the flow of sap through a plant
3. any movement through a closed circuit
4. the spreading or transmission of something to a wider group of people or area
5. (of air and water) free movement within an area or volume
6. (Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing)
a. the distribution of newspapers, magazines, etc.
b. the number of copies of an issue of such a publication that are distributed
7. (Library Science & Bibliography) Library science
a. a book loan, as from a library lending department
b. each loan transaction of a particular book
c. the total issue of library books over a specified period
8. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) a rare term for circulating medium
in circulation
a. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) (of currency) serving as a medium of exchange
b. (of people) active in a social or business context
| circulation (sûrky-lshn) The flow of fluid, especially blood, through the tissues of an organism to allow for the transport and exchange of blood gases, nutrients, and waste products. In vertebrates, the circulation of blood to the tissues and back to the heart is caused by the pumping action of the heart. Oxygen-rich blood is carried away from the heart by the arteries, and oxygen-poor blood is returned to the heart by the veins. The circulation of lymph occurs in a separate system of vessels (the lymphatic system). Lymph is pumped back to the heart by the contraction of skeletal muscles. |
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| Noun | 1. | circulation - the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines) airing, dissemination, public exposure, spreading - the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate |
| 2. | circulation - movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels organic phenomenon - (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals blood pressure - the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health; "adult blood pressure is considered normal at 120/80 where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure" systemic circulation - circulation that supplies blood to all the body except to the lungs pulmonary circulation - circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs vitelline circulation - circulation of blood between the embryo and the yolk sac | |
| 3. | circulation - (library science) the count of books that are loaned by a library over a specified period library science - the study of the principles and practices of library administration count - the total number counted; "a blood count" | |
| 4. | circulation - number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold; "by increasing its circulation the newspaper hoped to increase its advertising" count - the total number counted; "a blood count" | |
| 5. | circulation - free movement or passage (as of cytoplasm within a cell or sap through a plant); "ocean circulation is an important part of global climate"; "a fan aids air circulation" change of location, travel - a movement through space that changes the location of something | |
| 6. | circulation - the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area recirculation - circulation again |
circulation
noun
1. distribution, currency, readership The paper once had the highest circulation of any daily in the country.
2. bloodstream, blood flow Anyone with circulation problems should seek medical advice before flying.
4. spread, distribution, transmission, dissemination measures inhibiting the circulation of useful information
Translations
circulation [ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪʃən] N
1. (gen) → circulación f
to withdraw sth from circulation → retirar algo de la circulación
to put into circulation → poner en circulación
he's back in circulation → se está dejando ver otra vez
to withdraw sth from circulation → retirar algo de la circulación
to put into circulation → poner en circulación
he's back in circulation → se está dejando ver otra vez
2. (= number of papers printed) → tirada f
3. (Med) she has poor circulation → tiene mala circulación
circulation [ˌsɜːrkjʊˈleɪʃən] n
[blood] → circulation f
[newspaper] → tirage m
to be in circulation [money] → être en circulation
to be out of circulation, to be withdrawn from circulation [money] → être hors de la circulation, être retiré(e) de la circulation
to be out of circulation [person] (gen) → avoir disparu de la circulation; [prisoner] → être en prison
to be out of circulation, to be withdrawn from circulation [money] → être hors de la circulation, être retiré(e) de la circulation
to be out of circulation [person] (gen) → avoir disparu de la circulation; [prisoner] → être en prison
circulation
n
(= act of circulating) (Med) → Kreislauf m, → Zirkulation f; (of traffic) → Ablauf m, → Fluss m; (of money also) → Umlauf m; (of news, rumour) → Kursieren nt; to have poor circulation → Kreislaufstörungen haben; to put notes into circulation → Banknoten in Umlauf bringen; this coin was withdrawn from or taken out of circulation → diese Münze wurde aus dem Verkehr gezogen; new words which come into circulation → Wörter, die neu in Umlauf kommen; he’s back in circulation now (inf) → er mischt wieder mit (inf); to be out of circulation (inf) (person) → von der Bildfläche or in der Versenkung verschwunden sein; (criminal, politician) → aus dem Verkehr gezogen worden sein; the ideas then in circulation → die Ideen, die damals im Schwang(e) waren
circulation [ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪʃ/ən] n (gen) → circolazione f; (of news) → diffusione f; (of newspaper) → tiratura
she has poor circulation (Med) → ha una cattiva circolazione
to withdraw sth from circulation → togliere or ritirare qc dalla circolazione
he's back in circulation (fam) → è tornato in circolazione
circulation [ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪʃ/ən] n (gen) → circolazione f; (of news) → diffusione f; (of newspaper) → tiratura
she has poor circulation (Med) → ha una cattiva circolazione
to withdraw sth from circulation → togliere or ritirare qc dalla circolazione
he's back in circulation (fam) → è tornato in circolazione
she has poor circulation (Med) → ha una cattiva circolazione
to withdraw sth from circulation → togliere or ritirare qc dalla circolazione
he's back in circulation (fam) → è tornato in circolazione
circulation [ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪʃ/ən] n (gen) → circolazione f; (of news) → diffusione f; (of newspaper) → tiratura
she has poor circulation (Med) → ha una cattiva circolazione
to withdraw sth from circulation → togliere or ritirare qc dalla circolazione
he's back in circulation (fam) → è tornato in circolazione
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