pre·oc·cu·pa·tion 
/ˌpri:ˌɑ:kjəˈpeɪʃən/ noun
plural pre·oc·cu·pa·tions /ˌpri:ˌɑ:kjəˈpeɪʃən/ noun [count] 1 : a state in which you give all your attention to something — usually + with ▪ I don't understand her preoccupation with her appearance. 2 : something that you give all or most of your attention to
▪ We need to better understand the problems and preoccupations of our clients.
▪ We need to better understand the problems and preoccupations of our clients.
