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
Explanation
When you are dedicated to something, you are devoted to a cause or ideal, like dedicated volunteers at the animal shelter who show up even in snowstorms and on holidays. Dedicated contains the root word dedicate, meaning "devoted to one's aims or vocation," like a dedicated staff of workers who work extremely hard. It can also mean "set aside for a specific purpose," like a dedicated desk where family members place their keys, the mail and notes to one another — don't throw your coat on top of that desk or throw those items in a drawer.
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Example Sentences
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"This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by those Mexican and U.S. officials who are dedicated to protecting our communities," he said, adding it "strengthens our resolve to continue their mission."
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
"A dedicated broadcast slot for women's football would provide consistent coverage, grow audiences and challenge persistent gender stereotypes."
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
"To meet the energy demands of AI, tech companies are building gigawatt data centers powered by dedicated nuclear power plants," Hersam said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Every member of the Big Five had a dedicated conservative imprint.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
“Come, join me for tea, Headmaster. I’ll arrange for a rickshaw to take you back. My, what a dedicated fellow you are!”
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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