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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Alloush has a Bachelor of Business Administration and Operational Management from Cal State Long Beach, along with certifications including occupational health and safety administration supervisor, hazmat waste, and construction project management.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Other programs include residential habilitation and therapies — including physical, occupational and speech — which thousands of people across the state rely on.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Anyone appointed to the military police force has to complete army or air military police occupational training, according to the bill.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Other programs include residential habilitation and therapies — including physical, occupational and speech — which thousands of people across the state rely on.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Anyone appointed to the military police force has to complete army or air military police occupational training, according to the bill.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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