ˌsə:kjuˈleɪʃən n. 1 a
movement to
and fro, or
from and
back to a
starting point,
esp. of a
fluid in a confined
area or
circuit. b
the movement of
blood from and to the
heart. c a
similar movement of sap etc. 2 a the
transmission or
distribution (of
news or
information or books etc.). b the
number of copies
sold, esp. of journals and newspapers. 3 a
currency,
coin, etc. b the movement or
exchange of
this in a
country etc. øin (or
out of) circulation participating (or
not participating) in activities etc. [F circulation or L circulatio f. circulare CIRCULATE]