occupational
Americanadjective
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of or relating to an occupation, trade, or calling.
occupational guidance.
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of or relating to occupation.
occupational troops.
Other Word Forms
- nonoccupational adjective
- occupationally adverb
Etymology
Origin of occupational
First recorded in 1840–50; occupation + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Losing teeth is an occupational hazard for hockey players.
From Los Angeles Times
The occupational data allow you to understand what kinds of people are being hired or fired—perhaps where some of the cost-cutting measures are concentrated, whether in things like sales or administrative roles.
From Barron's
"I did occupational therapy when I was in impatient treatment, like art and pottery and songwriting, and that's how I got back into music," she says.
From BBC
He completed his training before visiting the force's occupational health department where he was seen by a nurse who suggested he "take time off to process his diagnosis".
From BBC
The report found a need for more specialists, such as psychologists and occupational therapists.
From BBC
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