DEDICATED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

IPA (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does dedicated mean? 

• DEDICATED (adjective)
  The adjective DEDICATED has 2 senses:

1. devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

2. solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

  Familiarity information: DEDICATED used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DEDICATED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

Context example:

dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal

Similar:

devoted ((followed by 'to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use)

devoted (zealous in devotion or affection)

sacred ((often followed by 'to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person)

Antonym:

undedicated (not dedicated)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

Synonyms:

consecrate; consecrated; dedicated

Context example:

a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II

Similar:

ordained (invested with ministerial or priestly functions)

votive (dedicated in fulfillment of a vow)

Also:

holy (belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power)

sacred (concerned with religion or religious purposes)

 Context examples 

A dedicated PET scanner with a small diameter ring of detectors that bring these close to small animal subjects.

(MicroPET, NCI Thesaurus)

Each of our roughly 16,000 hair cells is dedicated to a narrow frequency range.

(Hearing different frequencies, NIH)

The Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center is dedicated to advancing new approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through research.

(Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center, NCI Thesaurus)

Facilitates communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem through presentations and discussions of new and improved observations in the field.

(American Association of Cancer Research, NCI Thesaurus)

The Duke Cancer Institute is dedicated to a broad spectrum of cancer research and the translation of that research into the latest in patient care.

(Duke Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus)

The Center is dedicated to bringing the finest cancer care and research to Iowa and beyond.

(Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, NCI Thesaurus)

Dedicated to the development and conduct of innovative clinical trials that will ultimately result in a cure for patients with malignant brain tumors.

(North American Brain Tumor Consortium, NCI Thesaurus)

The rising rate of discovery is due to dedicated NEO surveys and upgraded telescopes coming online in recent years.

(Catalog of Known Near-Earth Asteroids Tops 15,000, NASA)

The saintly soul of Elizabeth shone like a shrine-dedicated lamp in our peaceful home.

(Frankenstein, by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley)

Jo leaned down to kiss the tranquil face, and with that silent kiss, she dedicated herself soul and body to Beth.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)