dedicated

adjective

ded·​i·​cat·​ed ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce dedicated (audio)
 also  ˈde-ˌdē-
1
: devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose : zealous
a dedicated scholar
a novelist with a dedicated following
2
: given over to a particular purpose
a dedicated Web server
The fees would be put into a dedicated fund for rebates that go directly to households and employers …Tim Brennan and Marc Breslow
dedicatedly adverb

Examples of dedicated in a Sentence

a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode
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Group lessons come with dedicated lift-line access, and lesson prices are discounted 15% if booked at least seven days in advance. John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025 The NuLu Streetscape project changes the look of a busy East Market Street corridor with extended curbs meant to make pedestrians more visible and a dedicated cycle track for easier travel on two wheels. Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 Electric buses will run along the existing dedicated lanes of the county busway. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 The glasses feature a small controller worn in the delivery vest that contains operational controls, a swappable battery ensuring all-day use, and a dedicated emergency button to reach emergency services along their routes if needed. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dedicated

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dedicated was circa 1600

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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicated. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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