circulation-n; 6 Senses

Sense Number 1: spread of printed material

Commentary: CIRCULATION[+event] The dissemination of copies of periodicals, usually newspapers and magazines.

Examples:
The article is currently in circulation in the latest issue of "Nature".
The circulation period of a typical newspaper is about two days.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: physical movement

Commentary: CIRCULATION[+event] The physical movement of something, usually around a circuit. Refers most commonly to the movement of blood.

Examples:
I opened a window to get some air circulation in here.
John had poor circulation in his legs.
The circulation of water was impeded by a pipe blockage.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2 5

Sense Number 3: number of printed materials

Commentary: The number of copies of a periodical that are sold.

Examples:
By increasing its circulation, the newspaper hoped to increase advertising revenue.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 4: library books

Commentary: The number of books that are loaned by a library over a specific period.

Examples:
John stopped at the circulation desk to see if "Stranger in a Strange Land" was currently in stock.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 5: non-physical motion

Commentary: CIRCULATION[+event] The spread or transmission of something to a group or area. Refers often to ideas and money.

Examples:
The dictator tried to stop the circulation of democratic ideals.
In Italy, both lira and euros are currently in circulation.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 6

Sense Number 6: none of the above

Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)

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