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Occupancy

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The act of occupying, the state of being occupied or the state of being an occupant or tenant..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The act of occupying, the state of being occupied or the state of being an occupant or tenant.
  2. The period of time during which someone rents or otherwise occupies certain land or premises.
  3. The specific use to which something occupied is put.
  4. (mathematics) The expected frequency of a state.

Example Sentences

They had a five-year occupancy on the house.
This building is for residential occupancy.

Synonyms for occupancy

Antonyms for occupancy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does occupancy mean?

Occupancy means The act of occupying, the state of being occupied or the state of being an occupant or tenant..

What is a synonym for occupancy?

Common synonyms include occupation, tenancy, taking possession.

What is the opposite of occupancy?

Possible antonyms include inoccupancy.

How do you use occupancy in a sentence?

They had a five-year occupancy on the house.

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