occupation
/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/
oc · cu · pa · tion
ˌɒk · jʊ · ˈpeɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. a job or profession
Significado en Español
ocupación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghề nghiệp
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Example Sentence
Please state your occupation on the form.
请在表格上填写你的职业。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “occupation”:
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A
profession
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B
hobby
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C
pastime
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D
leisure
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A — profession.
“occupation” means n. a job or profession
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His ______ as a firefighter is both very difficult and quite dangerous.
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A
hobby
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B
vacation
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C
nap
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D
occupation
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D — occupation.
“occupation” means n. a job or profession
Common questions about “occupation”
What does “occupation” mean?
occupation — n. a job or profession. In Chinese: 职业.
How do you pronounce “occupation”?
occupation is pronounced /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: oc · cu · pa · tion.
How do you use “occupation” in a sentence?
Please state your occupation on the form. (请在表格上填写你的职业。)
What are synonyms for “occupation”?
profession, job, career — all close in meaning to occupation (n. a job or profession).
Is “occupation” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. occupation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
