noun

1. the line or the length of the line forming the boundaries of an area
2. the area bounded
3. the act of going around something; course or journey around the moon's circuit of the earth
4. 1. the regular journey of a person performing certain duties, as of an itinerant preacher or a judge holding court at designated places
   2. the district periodically traveled through in the performance of such duties
   3. the route traveled
5. ☆ the judicial district of a U.S. Court of Appeals
6. 1. a number of associated theaters at which plays, movies, etc. are shown in turn
   2. a group of nightclubs, resorts, etc. at which entertainers appear in turn
   3. ☆ a sequence of contests or matches held at various places, in which a particular group of athletes compete; also, an association or league of athletic teams the professional bowlers' circuit
7. Elec.
   1. a complete or partial path over which current may flow
   2. any hookup, wiring, etc. that is connected into this path, as for radio, television, or sound reproduction

Etymology: ME < OFr < L circuitus, a going around, circuit < circumire < circum (see circum-) + ire, to go: see year

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