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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At the Centre for Neuro Skills, Kevin participated in a range of therapies, including physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapy, as well as counseling.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
The first motion passed would allow firefighters with occupational illnesses to see their doctors without having to use a PTO day.
—Alexis Martin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Papazyan said more funding is also needed for early intervention programs, such as speech, occupational and behavioral therapies.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
McKinsey estimates that 375 million workers globally will need to switch occupational categories by 2030 due to automation and AI.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
The first motion passed would allow firefighters with occupational illnesses to see their doctors without having to use a PTO day.
—Alexis Martin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Papazyan said more funding is also needed for early intervention programs, such as speech, occupational and behavioral therapies.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
McKinsey estimates that 375 million workers globally will need to switch occupational categories by 2030 due to automation and AI.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 4 Oct. 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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