meaning of circuit
1. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth round the sun.
2. The circumference of, or distance round, any space; the measure of a line round an area.
3. That which encircles anything, as a ring or crown.
4. The space inclosed within a circle, or within limits.
5. A regular or appointed journeying from place to place in the exercise of ones calling, as of a judge, or a preacher.
6. A certain division of a state or country, established by law for a judge or judges to visit, for the administration of justice.
7. A district in which an itinerant preacher labors.
8. Circumlocution.
9. To move in a circle; to go round; to circulate.
10. To travel around.
11. movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for
">insurance"
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