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
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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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That gap between exposure and preparation should concern every CEO, benefits leader, occupational health and safety professional, HR executive, risk manager, and policymaker in the country.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The doctors attributed his infection to his occupational exposure as a septic tank worker.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
But the occupational therapist later said that he was still rattled from performing CPR and was speaking out of turn.
—David Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The doctors attributed his infection to his occupational exposure as a septic tank worker.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
But the occupational therapist later said that he was still rattled from performing CPR and was speaking out of turn.
—David Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 14 Jun. 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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