cutting-edge (/ˌkʌt.ɪŋ ˈɛdʒ/)
adjective · Advanced · Science & Technology
🔊 /ˌkʌt.ɪŋ ˈɛdʒ/
Meaning
Meaning: at the forefront of innovation
Something cutting-edge is at the most advanced stage of development. Cutting-edge research pushes the limits of what is known.
Examples
🗣 The lab uses cutting-edge technology.
Etymology
From the image of the sharp leading edge of a blade.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the most advanced technology or ideas.
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Tags: innovation, advanced