circulation

Definition

The act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.

Etymology

From Middle English circulacioun, from Latin circulatio. Morphologically circulate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "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obstacles to easy circulation, rearranging direction signs and generally introducing as much order as possible, most outdated station buildings can be made reasonably efficient and attractive."
• "The new bills will come into circulation next Friday."
• "June 1 2016, Karen Roberts in the Evening Express, Aberdeen Journals - The Broad Street Years The reputation and circulation of the paper continued to grow, and the board decided a new custom-built base was required for both the Press and Journal and Evening Express to replace the crumbling, but much loved, Broad Street offices."

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