circulation
Translation
circulation, distribution, readership
Examples
Exercise improves blood circulation.
Exercise improves blood circulation.
The newspaper has a daily circulation of 50,000.
The newspaper has a daily circulation of 50,000.
There is poor air circulation in this room.
There is poor air circulation in this room.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the circulation of (sth.) The circulation of money is important for the economy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flow, distribution; Antonyms: stagnation
Etymology
From Latin 'circulus' (circle), meaning 'the act of moving in a circle'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'circle'. Blood makes a 'circle' through the body, and a newspaper makes its 'rounds' (a circle) to readers.