Occupancy

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of occupying, the state of being occupied or the state of being an occupant or tenant. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the act of occupying or taking possession of a building wordnet
  3. 3
    The period of time during which someone rents or otherwise occupies certain land or premises. countable, uncountable

    "They had a five-year occupancy on the house."

  4. 4
    an act of being a tenant or occupant wordnet
  5. 5
    The specific use to which something occupied is put. countable, uncountable

    "This building is for residential occupancy."

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  1. 6
    The expected frequency of a state. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From occupant + -cy.

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