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OCCUPATION

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Occupation.

How to pronounce occupation:

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Occupation - as a noun

The control of a country by military forces of a foreign power

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
military control

Any activity that occupies a person's attention

Example: "He missed the bell in his occupation with the computer game"

The act of occupying or taking possession of a building

Example: "Occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moving inoccupancy20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquiring21getting9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The period of time during which a place or position or nation is occupied

Example: "During the german occupation of paris"

Example Sentences

"Her occupation is a doctor."
"He found a new occupation after retiring from the military."
"Teaching is a noble occupation."
"She changed her occupation from lawyer to artist."
"The occupation of the building began last week."
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Word Game Points

Is OCCUPATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, occupation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OCCUPATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is OCCUPATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, occupation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OCCUPATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is OCCUPATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, occupation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OCCUPATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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