dedicated: Meaning and Definition of

ded•i•cat•ed

Pronunciation: (ded'i-kā"tid), [key]
— adj.
  1. wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal: a dedicated artist.
  2. set apart or reserved for a specific use or purpose: We don't need a computer but a dedicated word processor.
  3. (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.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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