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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So on his behalf, thanks to all those who cared for him over the years, including his carers at the Hollies Care Home, his GPs, district nurses, occupational therapist and other NHS staff.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Analysts looked at everything from the preponderance of elder abuse to assaults per capita to the share of adults with rainy day funds to the rate of fatal occupational injuries.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Retention of cannabis analysis in occupational drug testing programs.
—Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Analysts looked at everything from the preponderance of elder abuse to assaults per capita to the share of adults with rainy day funds to the rate of fatal occupational injuries.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Retention of cannabis analysis in occupational drug testing programs.
—Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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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