dedicated

[ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd]

dedicated Definition

  • 1devoted to a task or purpose
  • 2exclusively allocated to or intended for a particular purpose

Using dedicated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dedicated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is a dedicated teacher who works hard to help her students.

  • Example

    The company has a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work.

  • Example

    The park has a dedicated area for children to play in.

  • Example

    He is dedicated to his family and spends all his free time with them.

dedicated Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dedicated

Phrases with dedicated

  • devoted to a particular purpose, cause, or person

    Example

    The book is dedicated to my parents, who have always supported me.

  • a type of internet hosting service where the client leases an entire server not shared with anyone else

    Example

    The website requires a dedicated server to handle the high traffic volume.

  • dedicated graphics card

    a separate graphics processing unit (GPU) that is exclusively used for graphics-related tasks

    Example

    The laptop comes with a dedicated graphics card for better gaming performance.

Origins of dedicated

from Latin 'dedicatus', past participle of 'dedicare', meaning 'to dedicate'

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Summary: dedicated in Brief

The term 'dedicated' [ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd] refers to being devoted to a task or purpose, or exclusively allocated to a particular purpose. It can describe people, like 'She is a dedicated teacher,' or things, like 'The park has a dedicated area for children to play in.' 'Dedicated' extends into phrases like 'dedicated to,' and technical terms like 'dedicated server,' denoting exclusive use.

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