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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Monmouthshire County Council has set up a dedicated webpage to update people on the situation.
From BBC
It made decent, dedicated officers and staff across the country furious that one of our own could commit such a monstrous crime.
From BBC
While the brand may be an established icon, the store boldly reimagines the retail space as a living laboratory for design, craftsmanship and collaboration, with dedicated workshop and customization spaces.
From Los Angeles Times
“Just because the Academy was destroyed does not give us permission to become the very people who we dedicated our lives to capturing,” Callaway said.
From Literature
Sidelined last season, Mpoyi dedicated himself to lifting weights and adding muscle.
From Los Angeles Times
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