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, 8 Sep. 2025
Dakota’s healing journey will consist of physical therapy twice a week, weekly occupational and speech therapies, neurology and liver appointments as well as psychiatric visits.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The 50 mGy level is especially significant because occupational limits in the United States currently allow up to 50 mGy per year for most adults.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Citing a 1993 Florida law statute and a Miami Dade County ordinance, Fernandez said his office will revoke or refuse to renew local business tax receipts, formerly known as occupational licenses, for people or entities engaging in unauthorized business activities with Cuba.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Dakota’s healing journey will consist of physical therapy twice a week, weekly occupational and speech therapies, neurology and liver appointments as well as psychiatric visits.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The 50 mGy level is especially significant because occupational limits in the United States currently allow up to 50 mGy per year for most adults.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Citing a 1993 Florida law statute and a Miami Dade County ordinance, Fernandez said his office will revoke or refuse to renew local business tax receipts, formerly known as occupational licenses, for people or entities engaging in unauthorized business activities with Cuba.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 10 Sep. 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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