occupations

Meanings

• noun

  The plural form of occupation, referring to various jobs, professions, or roles that people engage in.

  - "She has held many different occupations throughout her career."
  - "The unemployment rate for certain occupations is higher than others."

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Synonyms

employment , interest , line of work , profession , vocation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with occupations
encampment , compensation , occupation's station

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Variants

List of all variants of occupations that leads to same result
occupation , occupations

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

occupations, occupied, occupies, occupationable, occupational

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'occupacion', meaning 'occupation, employment'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'occupation' comes from the Latin word 'occupare', meaning 'to take possession of'.

2. Did you know that there are over 200 different occupations in the medical field alone?

3. The first recorded use of the word 'occupation' in English was in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Employment: A state in which someone is engaged in a particular occupation or business.

2. Profession: A paid position of regular employment.

3. Career: An occupation or a series of jobs pursued throughout a person's life.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Occupations have been a significant part of human history and literature. They have been explored in various forms of art, music, and literature. For example, Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It' explores the idea of 'all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts' (Act II, Scene VII).

How to Memorize "occupations"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person going to work every day, engaging in their occupation.
   - Imagine different types of jobs or professions.
   - Visualize the tools or equipment used in various occupations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'occupations' with the idea of work or jobs.
   - Think of different jobs or professions you have heard of or know of.
   - Associate the word with people who work or engage in various activities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'OCCUPATIONS' to remember the different forms of the word: Occupations, Occupied, Occupies, Occupationable, Occupational.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'occupations' to help remember its meaning.

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