occupation

occ u pa tion

An occupation is a job or a type of work that a person does. This word is similar to the word "career."

• What’s your occupation?
• What was your previous occupation? (Where did you work before the job you have now?)
• There are many interesting occupations that a person can prepare for.
• The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics is a good place to research various occupations.
• Accounting is a good occupation.
• Teaching is a noble occupation, but the pay isn’t very good.
• I’m thinking about changing occupations. What should I do?
• Many occupations require some knowledge of how to use a computer.

The word "occupational" is an adjective.

• People who study occupational medicine learn how a person’s working conditions affect overall health.

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March 16, 2014