occupational

American  

[ok-yuh-pey-shuh-nl] / ˌɒk yəˈpeɪ ʃə nl /

adjective

1. of or relating to an occupation, trade, or calling.

   occupational guidance.

2. of or relating to occupation.

   occupational troops.

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Other Word Forms

• nonoccupational adjective
• occupationally adverb

Etymology

Origin of occupational

First recorded in 1840–50; occupation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

One father, David from London, whose wife was retraining to be an occupational therapist, told the BBC last year that he was devastated after realising they didn't qualify because she wasn't earning at the time.

From BBC

Being so close to the action also posed other occupational hazards.

From BBC

Last year, formaldehyde was identified in an FAA-funded study as repeatedly exceeding occupational exposure guidelines even when low amounts of oil mixes into the air supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

These have helped contribute to Cancer Alleys, occupational disease, dangerous products and collapsing infrastructure.

From Salon

The semi-retired occupational health nurse finished his shift at Marks and Spencer in Paisley at about 14:00 and went for his flu jab before setting off in conditions he called "a wee bit windy".

From BBC