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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And while the gas is well known for its short-term risks in occupational settings, less is known about the consequences of long-term exposure.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
This incentive would give to the developer a portion of future gains in property tax revenues and occupational license fees created as a result of the development.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Exemptions apply for health and occupational reasons.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
In times of financial and/or occupational uncertainty, families are more likely to seek relocation to somewhere with a relatively low cost of living.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
This incentive would give to the developer a portion of future gains in property tax revenues and occupational license fees created as a result of the development.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Exemptions apply for health and occupational reasons.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
In times of financial and/or occupational uncertainty, families are more likely to seek relocation to somewhere with a relatively low cost of living.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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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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