occupational
adjective
oc·cu·pa·tion·al
ˌä-kyə-ˈpā-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to a job or occupation
occupational choices
occupational training/skills
occupational safety
Physiatrists commonly treat back and neck pain and other musculoskeletal problems, including sports injuries and occupational problems like repetitive stress injury.—
C. Claiborne Ray
see also occupational hazard
C. Claiborne Ray2
: relating to or engaged in the military occupation of a country
served as part of an occupational force
occupational troops
occupationally
adverb
Examples of occupational in a Sentence
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Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Charette, a first-time candidate, wants to phase out the state income tax, reduce property taxes, and reduce regulations on occupational licensing.
—Detroit Free Press, 25 July 2024
Forty-six years later, more and more occupational minorities are breaking through the glass ceiling.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 July 2024
That’s in part due to occupational segregation, or overrepresentation or underrepresentation of a demographic group in a particular field.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 July 2024
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Charette, a first-time candidate, wants to phase out the state income tax, reduce property taxes, and reduce regulations on occupational licensing.
—Detroit Free Press, 25 July 2024
Forty-six years later, more and more occupational minorities are breaking through the glass ceiling.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 July 2024
That’s in part due to occupational segregation, or overrepresentation or underrepresentation of a demographic group in a particular field.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 July 2024
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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occupational
adjective
oc·cu·pa·tion·al
ˌäk-yə-ˈpā-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl
: relating to or being an occupational disease
occupational asthma
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