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.—
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: 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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Sparkling water, mocktails, nonalcoholic beer, or kombucha Takeaway Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025
Around 78 employees — occupational and physical therapists — would get an average pay raise of 8.18%.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
And, at a time when demand for health care workers continues to surge, a cut to CSU funding would slow or even reverse, the cuts would also carve into SJSU’s programs that graduate nurses, public health professionals, occupational therapists and medical researchers.
—Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
This is incredibly damaging to career prospects and, given how little knowledge exists in mainstream medical and occupational health circles, can feel confusing and frightening for those who don’t know where to turn for advice.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025
Around 78 employees — occupational and physical therapists — would get an average pay raise of 8.18%.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
And, at a time when demand for health care workers continues to surge, a cut to CSU funding would slow or even reverse, the cuts would also carve into SJSU’s programs that graduate nurses, public health professionals, occupational therapists and medical researchers.
—Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
This is incredibly damaging to career prospects and, given how little knowledge exists in mainstream medical and occupational health circles, can feel confusing and frightening for those who don’t know where to turn for advice.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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