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cutting edge

noun

Definitions

  1. The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.

  2. The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.

    • The company prides itself for staying at the cutting edge of technology.
    • 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.
    • Creating the incentives for new ideas to be introduced, through competitions like this one, allows the UK's railway to stay at the cutting edge of technology.

  3. Alternative form of cutting-edge.

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