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Dedicated server

A dedicated server is a computer that only runs one type of server software, and is usually constructed according to the user's specifications. Dedicated servers are typically used for web sites that have high traffic, and need many resources and much processing power.
Man, my site needs to get a dedicated server!

dedicated 

dedicated

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd/
adjective

When someone (or something) is devoted to a task to a point where it becomes obsessive or completely unreasonable. If someone is "dedicated", they will stop at absolutely nothing to achieve their goal, no matter what the outcome and even at the expense of others. It could also mean when someone is trying far too hard at something.
Matt is a dedicated savage
dedicated by _SterlingArcher_ October 3, 2016

COD Dedication Award 

While playing multiplayer Call of Duty, you ignore the urge to shit to try to finish the current match. You fail and drop a deuce in your pants.
Our team was behind two kills so I won the COD dedication award and frag two dudes with a grenade.
COD Dedication Award by bribo67 February 18, 2011

Dedicated Feline Enthusiast

A woman, usually over the age of about 35 years who does not have kids, and loves cats but does not associate with the "crazy cat lady" stereotype.
Yes, I might have 6 cats but I don't spend my days in my dressing gown and curlers, I have a normal life, I just happen to love my cats more than most people so prefer the term Dedicated Feline Enthusiast.

dedication 

noun. extreme or uncommon commitment to a task, people, or an ideal.
Mark has such a deep dedication to his work he once walked two miles in twenty inches of snow to open his office to customers (in a southern state with only a few snow plows).
dedication by ljthegreat January 10, 2011

Dedicated December 

Everyday during the month of December one must complete 100 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, and run 1 mile.
"You participating in Dedicated December?"
"Ya, I need to get back in shape."