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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Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Victoria is an occupational health worker Raised just outside of London, Victoria studied law and sociology at Cardiff University, per The Guardian.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
State and federal policymakers should cooperate to roll back pervasive and excessive occupational-licensing restrictions, which make switching jobs or upskilling needlessly difficult.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
The facility specializes in physical and occupational rehabilitation, as well as rehabilitation from stroke and spinal cord injuries.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Victoria is an occupational health worker Raised just outside of London, Victoria studied law and sociology at Cardiff University, per The Guardian.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
State and federal policymakers should cooperate to roll back pervasive and excessive occupational-licensing restrictions, which make switching jobs or upskilling needlessly difficult.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
The facility specializes in physical and occupational rehabilitation, as well as rehabilitation from stroke and spinal cord injuries.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 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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