circulation
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4.2
- noun
- /ˌsɜrkjʊˈleɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
préstamo
- The data shows that the circulation of popular novels has doubled compared to last year.
- a circulation desk
- library circulation
- book circulation
Examples
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After the Newton redesign, circulation of fiction doubled in the first year.
Academic text (2015) -
Many of the reference books were re-cataloged and put back into student circulation.
Academic text (2013) -
A significant difference was revealed, however, between library circulation and reading achievement.
Academic text (1991) -
As a result, the school has tracked a roughly 10 percent increase in circulation of the library resources.
Academic text (2015) -
Several librarians have conducted studies comparing the circulation of books with visually active covers to those without.
Academic text (2015) -
We expect it will pay dividends in higher circulation and greater patron satisfaction with the browsing experience.
Academic text (2015) -
Another trend has been to combine the reference and circulation desks into a single service point for patrons.
Academic text (2014) -
The library reported a significant increase in circulation after implementing new outreach programs.
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Last month, our school's circulation of books reached an all-time high, with thousands checked out.
Compounds
- Specialized
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2.8
Continuous movement of blood through the body that carries oxygen and food to cells
- Specialized
The way blood moves in an unborn baby to bring oxygen and nutrients to organs and often bypasses the lungs
- Specialized
The flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back where it gets oxygen
- Specialized
Blood flow that sends oxygen to the body and brings back used blood to the heart
- Specialized
Blood flow between an embryo and its yolk sac in early development
Surface Forms
Morphology
circulation = circulate (transparent) = circul + ion
Nominalization of 'circulate' used in library contexts to refer to lending or the amount lent; the link to 'circulate' (to lend/distribute) is direct.
Etymology
The word circulation comes from the old Latin word circulare, from circus, meaning 'circle', giving the idea of things moving around a group. In a library, circulation is how many books go out to people and come back to be used again.