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dedicated
DEH-dih-kay-tuhd
Dedicated (adj) means Devoted and committed to a task, cause, or person. Example: “She's a dedicated nurse who often works overtime for her patients.”
adj
1
Devoted and committed to a task, cause, or person.
"She's a dedicated nurse who often works overtime for her patients."
"The dedicated volunteers cleaned the beach every Saturday morning, whatever the weather."
"He is a dedicated father who never misses his daughter's matches."
2
Set aside or designed for a specific purpose only.
"The office has a dedicated server just for handling customer data."
"The library has a dedicated room for children's story time."
"Our garage includes a dedicated shelf for paint and brushes."
How to use dedicated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "very committed" (a dedicated worker) or "used only for one purpose" (a dedicated line).
Common pairings
dedicated team
dedicated server
dedicated fan
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- Comparative
- more dedicated
- Superlative
- most dedicated
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undedicated
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What does “dedicated” mean?
The word “dedicated” means devoted and committed to a task, cause, or person. In plain terms, either "very committed" (a dedicated worker) or "used only for one purpose" (a dedicated line).
How do you pronounce “dedicated”?
“Dedicated” is pronounced DEH-dih-kay-tuhd (/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dedicated” in a sentence?
Here is “dedicated” used in a sentence: “She's a dedicated nurse who often works overtime for her patients.”
What part of speech is “dedicated”?
“Dedicated” is an adjective.
Is “dedicated” a common word?
“Dedicated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dedicated” have?
“Dedicated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: devoted and committed to a task, cause, or person.
What is the difference between dedicated and committed?
The words overlap, but there is a nuance. Committed means bound or pledged to something, emphasising follow-through and obligation. Dedicated adds warmth and devotion — giving yourself wholeheartedly out of genuine passion. A committed employee reliably does the job; a dedicated one pours real heart and care into it.
What is an example of dedicated?
'A dedicated nurse' who stays late to comfort patients shows devotion beyond duty. 'She is dedicated to her training' means she commits fully to it. The word also describes something reserved for one purpose, as in a dedicated bike lane or a dedicated server used for a single task.
Is dedicated a positive word?
Yes, strongly so. Describing someone as dedicated praises their loyalty, commitment, and willingness to work hard for a task, cause, or person. It suggests reliability and heartfelt effort, which employers, teams, and communities value highly. It is one of the warmer compliments you can pay to someone's character and work ethic.
What are the other meanings of dedicated?
Besides describing a devoted person, 'dedicated' means set apart for one specific purpose. A dedicated server handles a single client, a dedicated bike lane is reserved only for cyclists, and a dedicated phone line serves one function. Here it means exclusive and single-purpose rather than emotionally committed.
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