Application
Application noun - The act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose.
Occupation and application are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Occupation" instead a noun "Application".
Occupation
Occupation noun - The activity by which one regularly makes a living.
Application and occupation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Application" instead a noun "Occupation".
How words are described
| old | old application | old occupation |
| particular | particular application | particular occupation |
| normal | normal application | normal occupation |
| common | common application | common occupation |
| Other adjectives: specific, direct, benign, actual, main, famous, new, traditional, military, unusual, primary, different, real-life. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- The occupation must be what the superhuman does as the primary application of their powers.
- Originally this job was called "foole." Put it down on the job application, "occupation: foole." Think I'd spell it with a final "e" just to piss 'em off, man.
Source: Psmith Psyndrome -
Perhaps the cruellest application of this trope is a New Yorker cartoon showing two English majors whose occupation is standing as scarecrows in a field.
Source: A Degree in Useless
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