A complete, unbroken path of conducting material (see conductor) over which an electrical current can move. Every circuit has a source (such as a generator) to produce the current, and a load where the energy is expended.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
Synonyms: circuit, electric circuit
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