occupation
noun
uk/ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ us [ C ]
the job or type of job that a person has:
full-time/main occupation She lists her main occupation as 'property developer'.
current/previous occupation He returned to his previous occupation as a teacher.
Please state your name, age, and occupation.
[ U ] PROPERTY formal
an occasion when someone moves into and starts using a building:
The apartment is available for occupation in April.
The company is entitled to exclusive occupation of the premises.
See also
service occupation