Word
occupancy
Phoneticsoc·cu·pan·cy, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɑkjəpənsi/
UK/ˈɒkjʊpənsi/
Definitions
01living in or using a building
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of living in a house or using a building for work.
n. the act of occupying or the state of being an occupant or tenant in a property.
“The new apartment building is ready for occupancy starting next month.”
“The certificate of occupancy was delayed by several weeks due to a failure in the fire suppression system's final inspection.”
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02number of people in a space
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the number of people using a room or building compared to how much space there is.
n. the proportion of available space that is currently used or rented, often expressed as a percentage.
“The hotel had a high occupancy rate during the summer holidays.”
“The city council introduced new regulations to limit the maximum occupancy of small venues to ensure public safety during concerts.”
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03period of time
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal
n. the length of time that someone lives in or uses a property.
n. the duration or period during which a person or entity holds or inhabits a specific premises.
“During her occupancy of the house, she made many improvements to the garden.”
“The lease agreement clearly outlines the responsibilities of the tenant throughout the entire period of their occupancy.”
04expected frequency
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. how often a specific state or event is expected to happen.
n. the expected frequency or probability of a specific state within a system.
“The scientist measured the occupancy of different energy levels in the atom.”
“In statistical mechanics, the fractional occupancy of the binding sites can be calculated using the Langmuir isotherm equation.”
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Real-World Examples
“Data from StuRents suggests occupancy rates have fallen in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.” “The board’s proposal called for closing the main building on safety grounds, describing it as unsafe for continued occupancy.” “The high occupancy rates of flights in August has also made it difficult for holidaymakers with cancelled flights to be offered alternative seats on other flights.” Etymology
From occupant + -cy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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