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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According to the World Health Organization, burnout is an occupational phenomenon caused by unmanaged workplace stress.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Mar. 2025
Paz said this means occupational health and safety standards are rarely in place to protect people - mostly women - who are paid to do that work.
—Meera Senthilingam, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2019, the World Health Organization recognized burnout as an occupational phenomenon, further underscoring the severity of the issue.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Mar. 2025
Paz said this means occupational health and safety standards are rarely in place to protect people - mostly women - who are paid to do that work.
—Meera Senthilingam, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2019, the World Health Organization recognized burnout as an occupational phenomenon, further underscoring the severity of the issue.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for occupational
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“Occupational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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