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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Jee Jee Llanos, an occupational therapist, said the biggest issue is understaffing.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The gym recently hosted a spinal cord injury peer support group, along with free muscle therapy and recovery sessions with an occupational therapist that has over 20 years of experience.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
But years of physical, occupational and speech therapy have made a huge difference, his mother, Brooke Kates, told the Idaho Statesman.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Manzanillo, an occupational therapist living in Broward County, screamed.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
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Pat Maio, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The gym recently hosted a spinal cord injury peer support group, along with free muscle therapy and recovery sessions with an occupational therapist that has over 20 years of experience.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
But years of physical, occupational and speech therapy have made a huge difference, his mother, Brooke Kates, told the Idaho Statesman.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Manzanillo, an occupational therapist living in Broward County, screamed.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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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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