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dedicated

adjective
 
 
/ˈded.ɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ US  /-t̬ɪd/

Definition

C1 believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it: a dedicated father/teacher She's completely dedicated to her work. The Green Party is dedicated to protecting the environment.Loyal, faithful and dependable C2 specialized designed to be used for one particular purpose: a dedicated computer a dedicated sports channelGoals and purposes
(Definition of dedicated adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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