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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Born with cerebral palsy, he's required to undergo different kinds of occupational and physical therapy weekly in order to improve his quality of life.
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Stanford also teamed up with ADP to produce measures of how AI is affecting employment, wages, hiring, and occupational tasks.
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Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
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Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
29 June 2026
Thanks to a $143,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Correction and the support of the Porter County Council Tuesday evening, the Porter County Juvenile Detention Center is adding an occupational therapist to its staff July 6, who will focus on community corrections outreach.
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Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Stanford also teamed up with ADP to produce measures of how AI is affecting employment, wages, hiring, and occupational tasks.
—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
29 June 2026
Thanks to a $143,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Correction and the support of the Porter County Council Tuesday evening, the Porter County Juvenile Detention Center is adding an occupational therapist to its staff July 6, who will focus on community corrections outreach.
—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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