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

2

: relating to or engaged in the military occupation of a country

served as part of an occupational force

occupational troops

occupationally adverb

Examples of occupational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Furthermore, there are both socially agreed parameters to judge a successful career (e.g., salary, seniority, occupational prestige, impact, and job satisfaction) and relationships (e.g., duration, fun, kids, grandkids, passion, and meaningful experiences). —Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

Bank of America upgrades Concentra to buy from neutral Bank of America said the occupational health-care company is well positioned. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024

Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024

This includes occupational safety standards for studios enforced with regular inspections. —Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

occupation + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing occupational

• occupational hazard
• occupational therapy

Kids Definition

occupational

adjective

oc·​cu·​pa·​tion·​al

ˌäk-yə-ˈpā-shnəl,

-shən-ᵊl

: of or relating to one's occupation

a report on occupational health and safety

occupationally

-ē

adverb

Medical Definition

occupational

adjective

oc·​cu·​pa·​tion·​al ˌäk-yə-ˈpā-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl 

: relating to or being an occupational disease

occupational asthma

occupationally

-ē 

adverb