Occupancy
(noun)
- The act or state of occupying or being occupied, especially of having control or possession of a building, space, or area.
- The number of people or objects occupying a building, space, or area at a given time.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word 'occupare' meaning 'to occupy' or 'to hold'.
Examples:
- The occupancy rate of the hotel was low during the off-season.
- The occupancy of the building was increased after the renovation was completed.
- The occupancy of the park was high on the sunny day, with families enjoying picnics and playing games.
- The occupancy of the movie theater was low, with only a few people scattered throughout the seats.
- The occupancy of the train was high during the morning rush hour, with many commuters heading to work.