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Greatking Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

occupation vs occupancy

HI,

What is the difference in meaning btw:

1. The office will be ready for occupation.

2. The office will be ready for occupancy.

"Occupation" and "occupancy" are interchangeable?

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They are not interchangeable, except in this meaning:

2 a
: the possession, use, or settlement of land : OCCUPANCY

See:
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/occupancy

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