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occupancy

Pronunciation: [ɒk.jə.pən.si]

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Learn how to use occupancy in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “real estate”

(noun) the act of using or being in a space like a room or building. When someone is living in a place or using it for an event, they are occupying it.

Example

The hotel has a high occupancy rate during the summer because many people go on vacation.

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During the winter, the occupancy of the beach house is very low since no one wants to stay there.

Example

What is the current occupancy of the conference room?

Context: “housing”

(noun) the number of people or groups living in a space. It helps to know how many are in a building to ensure everyone has enough room.

Example

The apartment has a maximum occupancy of four people to keep it comfortable.

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If there is too much occupancy, it can become crowded and uncomfortable.

Example

What is the maximum occupancy allowed for this room?

How to pronounce occupancy

Pronunciation: [ɒk.jə.pən.si]

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