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The definition of dedicated is devoted to a purpose or ideal.

(adjective)

The scientist who is very focused on his work is an example of dedicated.

Dedicated is defined as for a specific use.

(adjective)

The computer hard drive that is only used for backup is an example of dedicated.

Dedicated means having devoted something to a specific purpose or person.

(verb)

1. A new church that was devoted to Catholic worship is an example of dedicated.2. Having saved money for a wedding is an example of dedicated.3. A soldier who made a commitment to his country is an example of dedicated.4. The loving inscription that was written in a book is an example of dedicated.

See dedicated in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

dedicate

adjective

devoted or faithful
designating a device, piece of electronic equipment, computer program, etc. made to be used for a particular purpose or task

See dedicated in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Wholly committed to a particular course of thought or action; devoted: a dedicated musician.
Designed for a particular use or function: “The satellite beams the information down to Earth, where it is sent through dedicated telephone wires to the Space Telescope Science Institute” (Boston Globe).

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