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occupation

occupation

Meaning of occupation

a person’s job

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British English/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/
American English/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
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occupation with German translation

occupation usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Please write your occupation on the form.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She changed her occupation after the training course.

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occupation belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

occupationBeruf
childKind
studentStudent
examPrüfung
homeworkHausaufgabe
gradeNote
onlineonline

occupation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between occupation / job / profession / career / employment / trade

🇬🇧English

More specific than 'occupation'; usually refers to a particular post, task, or paid position, often current or temporary.

B1Very Often

She started a new job at the hospital last week.

🇬🇧English

Implies a career or occupation that requires specialized training, qualifications, or certification (e.g., law, medicine).

B2Very Often

Nursing is a demanding but rewarding profession.

🇬🇧English

Refers to the long-term progression of a person's working life, including advancement and development, not just a single job.

B2Very Often

She had a successful career in finance.

🇬🇧English

Abstract noun referring to being employed or the state/process of having paid work; often uncountable.

B2Very Often

The company will increase employment next year.

🇬🇧English

Often refers to a skilled manual occupation or craft (e.g., plumbing, carpentry); can also mean commerce/industry context.

B2Often

He learned the plumbing trade from his uncle.

V
🇬🇧English
vocation

Suggests a calling or occupation seen as particularly suited to someone's character or moral purpose; sometimes religious connotations.

C1Rarely

She felt teaching was her true vocation.

🇬🇧English

Refers to a specific role or job within an organization (e.g., manager, analyst), often formal and countable.

B1Very Often

We have an open position in the marketing team.

🇬🇧English

Formal term for a job or official position; more common in British English than American.

B2Often

He has been appointed to the post of director.

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How to pronounce occupation and what this word means

occupation means occupation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce occupation

/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/

occupation translation

occupation

occupation examples

Please write your occupation on the form.

occupation transcription

/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/, /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/

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occupation meaning: what does it mean?

a person’s job

occupation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

occupation is pronounced as /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

occupation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Please write your occupation on the form. Translation: Пожалуйста, укажите ваш род занятий в форме.

Is occupation part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, occupation can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is occupation part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, occupation can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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