cutting edge

See also cutting-edge

English

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Noun

cutting edge (uncountable)

1. the sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool
2. (idiomatic) (by extension) the forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field

   The company prides itself for staying at the cutting edge of technology.

   • 2011 January 29, Ian Hughes, “Southampton 1 - 2 Man Utd”, BBC:

     Looking far from overawed throughout, they frequently took the game to the visitors, but it was Saints' lack of a cutting edge and United's superior finishing that proved the difference in the end.

Synonyms

• See Wikisaurus:innovation

See also

• bleeding edge

Adjective

cutting edge (comparative more cutting edge, superlative most cutting edge)

1. Alternative form of cutting-edge.