occupancy
noun/ˈɑkjəpənsi/
Frequency rank: #8,978 most common English word
Meaning
the act of occupying a place, or the proportion of space or capacity that is in use.
Example sentence
The hotel manager checked the occupancy rate before deciding how many staff to schedule for the weekend.
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