occupational

adjective

oc·​cu·​pa·​tion·​al ˌä-kyə-ˈpā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce occupational (audio)
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
2
: 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

Recent Examples on the Web The boy showed no signs of trouble on a school bus security video the day he was found, and an occupational therapist later said the child was not physically capable of causing that kind of harm to himself or his little sister. Landon Mion, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024 Connect with state agencies and assess the gaps in occupational availability within the intended area of operation. Cheri Beranek, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 The music industry offers unpredictability and competitiveness through an artistic lens that is difficult to match in any other occupational sector. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2024 By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Kumkum S. Patel, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for occupational 

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Word History

Etymology

occupation + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of occupational was in 1766

Dictionary Entries Near occupational

Cite this Entry

“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

occupational

adjective
oc·​cu·​pa·​tion·​al
ˌäk-yə-ˈpā-shnəl,
-shən-ᵊl
: of or relating to one's occupation
a report on occupational health and safety
occupationally
adverb

Medical Definition

occupational

adjective
oc·​cu·​pa·​tion·​al ˌäk-yə-ˈpā-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl How to pronounce occupational (audio)
: relating to or being an occupational disease
occupational asthma
occupationally adverb

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