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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Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
One suit claimed that 28-year-old Rhode Island resident Lauren Skerritt, an occupational therapist with no prior medical issues, developed permanent cardiac injuries after drinking multiple Charged Lemonades in April 2023.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 10 July 2025
The special-education teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, feeding therapists, and behavioral specialists who work with Izzy have been essential to her growth.
—Julie Kim, The Atlantic, 9 July 2025
Line cooks, chaplains, custodial staff and security guards made up a critical part of Drake's 474-person staff, in addition to the 100+ nurses who worked on weekdays and weekends and an army of 51 physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
One suit claimed that 28-year-old Rhode Island resident Lauren Skerritt, an occupational therapist with no prior medical issues, developed permanent cardiac injuries after drinking multiple Charged Lemonades in April 2023.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 10 July 2025
The special-education teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, feeding therapists, and behavioral specialists who work with Izzy have been essential to her growth.
—Julie Kim, The Atlantic, 9 July 2025
Line cooks, chaplains, custodial staff and security guards made up a critical part of Drake's 474-person staff, in addition to the 100+ nurses who worked on weekdays and weekends and an army of 51 physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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