dedicated

[ded-i-key-tid]

adjective

1. wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal.

   a dedicated artist.

2. set apart or reserved for a specific use or purpose.

   dedicated lanes for self-driving cars.

3. (of machine parts, electrical components, hardware, etc.) made or designed to interconnect exclusively with one model or a limited range of models in a manufacturer's line.

   The new tractors use only high-priced dedicated accessories.

dedicated

/ ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. devoted to a particular purpose or cause

   a dedicated man

2. assigned or allocated to a particular project, function, etc

   a dedicated transmission line

   dedicated parking space

3. computing designed to fulfil one function

   a dedicated microprocessor

Other Word Forms

• dedicatedly adverb
• nondedicated adjective
• self-dedicated adjective
• undedicated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dedicated¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; dedicate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

MI6 is launching its own dedicated portal on the dark web in the hope of attracting new spies online, notably from Russia.

From BBC

How can a group dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion keep momentum going in the face of hostile executive orders, investigations and a general corporate retreat from responsibility?

From Los Angeles Times

Sinclair, the largest ABC affiliate group in the US, said it would air a special remembrance programme dedicated to Kirk during the original time slot for Kimmel's show on Friday.

From BBC

“We’ve been really dedicated, since we opened, to featuring artists that are emerging or some that are even mid-career in the community gallery.”

From Los Angeles Times

After the game, Skipper dedicated the victory to his boss.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• committed 
• devoted 
• enthusiastic 
• faithful 
• zealous