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, 20 Oct. 2025
The elevator’s movement makes a game of chance out of the myth of occupational and social mobility.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Gates has since been suspended with pay from her role as an occupational therapist at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the school district confirmed to Fox News Digital.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
At Kaiser’s three area hospitals, the UNAC/UHCP represents nurse anesthetists, midwives, physician associates, acupuncture providers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
The elevator’s movement makes a game of chance out of the myth of occupational and social mobility.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Gates has since been suspended with pay from her role as an occupational therapist at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the school district confirmed to Fox News Digital.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
At Kaiser’s three area hospitals, the UNAC/UHCP represents nurse anesthetists, midwives, physician associates, acupuncture providers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 23 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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