limited circulation
Not widely available
Limited circulation describes something distributed to a restricted audience rather than the general public.
A report with limited circulation reaches only specific recipients; a coin of limited circulation was minted in small quantities.
The memo was marked for limited circulation among senior staff.
The phrase often implies confidentiality or scarcity.
- local currencyNation's official tender
- samizdatClandestine dissident publishing
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- need to knowRestricted information access basis
- restricted accessEntry limited to authorized individuals
embargo · controlled access · closed door · paywall · classified · underground press · zine · mimeograph · exclusive membership · invite only · non-disclosure · private network · coupon system · under the table · off the books · proprietary · gated community · newsletter
limited circulationmass circulation
mass-market · mass distribution · global circulation · bestseller · blockbuster
limited circulationpublic access
Unrestricted community availability
open access · general release · wide release · universal access
limited circulationmass-market
For widespread commercial sale
mainstream · popular press · mass audience · commercial distribution · bestseller
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