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Occupation (noun)
An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
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Occupation (noun)
The act, process or state of possessing a place.
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Occupation (noun)
The control of a country or region by a hostile army.
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Designation (noun)
The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
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Designation (noun)
Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.
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Designation (noun)
That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
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Designation (noun)
Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase.
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Occupation (noun)
a job or profession
“people in professional occupations”
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Occupation (noun)
a way of spending time
“a game of cards is a pretty harmless occupation”
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Occupation (noun)
the action, state, or period of occupying or being occupied by military force
“the Roman occupation of Britain”
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Occupation (noun)
the action of entering and taking control of a building
“the workers remained in occupation until 16 October”
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Occupation (noun)
the action of living in or using a building or other place
“a property suitable for occupation by older people”
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Occupation (adjective)
for the sole use of the occupiers of the land concerned
“an occupation bridge”
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Designation (noun)
the action of choosing someone to hold an office or post
“a leader’s designation of his own successor”
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Designation (noun)
the action of choosing a place for a special purpose or giving it a special status
“Dibden Bay’s designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest”
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Designation (noun)
an official name, description, or title
“quality designations such as ‘Premier Cru’”