cutting edge

noun

1. the sharp edge of a cutting implement.
2. forefront; lead:

   on the cutting edge of computer technology.

cutting edge

noun

1. the leading position in any field; forefront

   on the cutting edge of space technology

adjective

1. at the forefront of people or things in a field of activity; leading

   cutting-edge technology

Other Words From

• cutting-edge adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cutting edge¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

“Everything's moving so quickly. It's a constant battle to keep on top of things to develop expertise in such a cutting edge area.”

From BBC

“Because Kern County continues to exhibit the pieces ... necessary to be on the cutting edge of any industry whatsoever.”

From Los Angeles Times

“In general the Fifth Circuit has been on the cutting edge — and not in a good way — in terms of pressing a radical conservative vision of the law in a variety of areas,” Tulin said.

From Salon

Although the Ibrox boss conceded his team "were not sharp enough" defensively, he firstly bemoaned a lack of cutting edge in attack.

From BBC

OpenAI said the money would allow it to stay at the cutting edge of AI research.

From BBC