dedicated
Americanadjective
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wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal.
a dedicated artist.
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set apart or reserved for a specific use or purpose.
dedicated lanes for self-driving cars.
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(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.
adjective
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devoted to a particular purpose or cause
a dedicated man
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assigned or allocated to a particular project, function, etc
a dedicated transmission line
dedicated parking space
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computing designed to fulfil one function
a dedicated microprocessor
Other Word Forms
- dedicatedly adverb
- nondedicated adjective
- self-dedicated adjective
- undedicated adjective
Etymology
Origin of dedicated
Example Sentences
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This development is especially important because there is currently no dedicated product available to treat the severe cavities that often occur after radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
One of its European hubs is what Germany's DHL calls its health logistics campus near Frankfurt, dedicated to ensuring drugs and other crucial medical products reliably get to where they're needed.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Zsófia Fülöp, a journalist at Hungary's only dedicated independent fact-checking website, Lakmusz, says while such narratives from the ruling party are not new, the use of generative AI is.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Lemssouguer regretted starting without a dedicated trader to insulate the fund’s investments against such shocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Catt had remained dedicated to traditional lobbying—privately meeting with legislators and the president to persuade them to support suffrage—whereas Paul’s campaign had been designed to humiliate the president.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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