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| lifestyle |
the general mode of living of a person or group, including attitudes, occupational and class characteristics, financial priorities, possessions, and the like. |
| nonoccupational |
combined form of occupational. |
| OSHA |
an abbreviation for "Occupational Safety and Health Administration." OSHA is a department of the U.S. government that deals with health and safety in workplaces. |
| slang |
language that is peculiar to a particular group, such as a subculture, an occupational group, or the participants and fans of a sport; jargon. [1/3 definitions] |
| vocational guidance |
the work of counseling individuals, on the basis of tests and interviews, as to suitable occupational choices and appropriate training. |
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