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   circuit

   /ˈsəːkɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place: "I ran a circuit of the village" Similar lapturntourroundcircleorbitrevolutionloopbeat
   • ▪ a track used for motor racing, horse racing, or athletics: British "Hockenheim was a fast circuit but was regarded as one of the safest" Similar trackracetrackrunning trackcourse
   • 2. an established itinerary of events or venues used for a particular activity, typically involving sport or public performance: "the alternative cabaret circuit"
   • ▪ a series of athletic exercises performed consecutively in one training session: "circuit training"
   • ▪ a regular journey made by a judge around a particular district to hear cases in court: "a circuit judge" Similar tourtour of dutyroundsregular journeyrare:peregrination
   • ▪ a district administered or formerly administered by travelling judges: "the six circuits of England and Wales replaced the old system of assizes"
   • ▪ a group of local Methodist Churches forming an administrative unit: "the success of any chapel or Methodist circuit depended on the minister"
   • ▪ a chain of theatres or cinemas under a single management: "the company also bought cinema circuits in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia"
   • 3. a complete and closed path around which a circulating electric current can flow: "the maximum number of light fittings on a circuit is twelve"
   • ▪ a system of electrical conductors and components forming an electrical circuit: "control circuits"

   verb

   • 1. move all the way around (a place or thing): "the trains will follow the Northern line, circuiting the capital"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin circuitus, from circuire, variant of circumire ‘go round’, from circum ‘around’ + ire ‘go’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCIRCUIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a closed system of wires or pipes through which electricity or liquid can flow: A defect was found in the water-cooling/ electrical circuit. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. circuit. verb [ I or T ] uk / ˈsɜː.kɪt / us / ˈsɝː.kɪt / to travel around something in a route shaped approximately like a circle:

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › circuitCircuit Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CIRCUIT is a usually circular line encompassing an area. How to use circuit in a sentence.

4. techterms.com › definition › circuitCircuit Definition - TechTerms.com

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   Apr 22, 2016 · In electronics, a circuit is a closed path that allows electricity to flow from one point to another. It may include various electrical components, such as transistors , resistors, and capacitors, but the flow is unimpeded by a gap or break in the circuit.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › circuitCIRCUIT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. an act or instance of going or moving around. a circular journey or one beginning and ending at the same place; a round. Synonyms: orbit, revolution, tour. a roundabout journey or course. a periodical journey from place to place, to perform certain duties, as by judges to hold court, ministers to preach, or salespeople covering a route.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › circuitCircuit - definition of circuit by The Free Dictionary

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   A closed path through which an electric current flows or may flow. ♦ Circuits in which a power source is connected to two or more components (such as light bulbs), one after the other, are called series circuits. If the circuit is broken, none of the components receives a current.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcircuit noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of circuit noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. learn.sparkfun.com › tutorials › what-is-a-circuitWhat is a Circuit? - SparkFun Learn

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   One of the first things you'll encounter when learning about electronics is the concept of a circuit. This tutorial will explain what a circuit is, as well as discuss voltage in further detail. A simple circuit, involving a button, an LED, and a resistor, built two different ways.