circulation

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Circulation describes the movement or passing of something, such as information or goods, from place to place or person to person. It's like a rumor spreading through a school.

Examples in Different Contexts

In library science, 'circulation' refers to the process of lending books and other materials to patrons and managing their return. A librarian might say, 'Our circulation system tracks borrowed items and due dates to ensure materials are available to as many users as possible.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

This new software patch is causing some significant delays in our communication systems. We need to assess its impact.

Response:

We should revert to the previous software version to restore healthy email circulation.

Creative

Scenario:

Our readership has been steady, but I'm concerned about the distribution numbers. Would a marketing push help improve them?

Response:

Let's work on increasing our magazine's circulation numbers through online promotions.