CEFR C1

occupancy

noun

Meaning

The state of being in or using a space, building, or land, or the length of time that someone stays in a particular place.

Examples

The building permit limits the maximum occupancy to fifty people for safety reasons.
The hotel reported high occupancy levels throughout the peak summer season.

Synonyms: use, stay, tenancy, inhabitation

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occupancy (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɒkjʊpənsi/

Definition

The state of being in or using a space, building, or land, or the length of time that someone stays in a particular place.

Examples

The building permit limits the maximum occupancy to fifty people for safety reasons.
The hotel reported high occupancy levels throughout the peak summer season.
He took immediate occupancy of the apartment as soon as the lease was signed.

Synonyms of occupancy

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