cutting edge
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Definition
- Noun:
- The sharp edge of a blade or tool: The part of a knife, sword, or other tool that is sharpened for cutting.
- The forefront of progress or development: The most advanced or innovative position in a particular field, activity, or technology.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Literal):
- The cutting edge of the chef's knife was incredibly sharp.
- Be careful with the saw; its cutting edge is very dangerous.
- Noun (Figurative):
- This research institute is at the cutting edge of medical science.
- Their new software is on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.
Advanced Usage
- "to be at the cutting edge of (something)": to be in the most advanced position within a particular field.
- The company strives to be at the cutting edge of renewable energy technology.
- "cutting-edge" (as an adjective): extremely modern and advanced. (Note: This is a compound adjective derived from the noun phrase).
- They are developing cutting-edge solutions for data security.
Variants and Related Words
- Forefront (n): The leading or most important position.
- She is at the forefront of the environmental movement.
- Vanguard (n): The forefront of an action or movement.
- The artist was in the vanguard of the modernist style.
Synonyms
- Bleeding edge (even more advanced than "cutting edge," but can imply instability).
- Leading edge.
- Front line.
Related Phrases
- On the cutting edge: Actively involved in the most advanced developments.
- His work has kept him on the cutting edge of physics for decades.
- Lose its cutting edge: To become less advanced or innovative.
- The technology has lost its cutting edge since newer models were released.
Noun
- the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife
- the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
- the Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England
- the idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy