noun

circuit

circuit, loop, tour, track

An electrical circuit needs a power source.

An electrical circuit needs a power source.

The race car went around the circuit.

The race car went around the circuit.

The judge travels a regular circuit.

The judge travels a regular circuit.

((a/the)) circuit a complete path or route The electrician checked the circuit.

Synonyms: loop, route, lap, tour

From Latin 'circuitus' (a going around), from 'circum' (around) + 'ire' (to go).

A 'circuit' always goes around and comes back to the start, like electricity or a race car.

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