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
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
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Labor regulations like occupational licensing rules prevent people from finding meaningful work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Parents Erin and Mark decided to adopt the gray kitten on the suggestion of their son's occupational therapist, who had worked with children on the spectrum, encouraging them to be gentle with pets.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The Massachusetts Nurses Association’s division of health and safety, consisting of occupational health nurses, is investigating the situation.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Parents Erin and Mark decided to adopt the gray kitten on the suggestion of their son's occupational therapist, who had worked with children on the spectrum, encouraging them to be gentle with pets.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The Massachusetts Nurses Association’s division of health and safety, consisting of occupational health nurses, is investigating the situation.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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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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