leading edge

American  

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /

noun

1. Aeronautics.  the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion.

2. something that is or represents the most advanced or innovative aspect of a field, activity, profession, etc.; forefront; vanguard.

   the leading edge of technology.

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leading edge British  

/ ˈliːdɪŋ /

noun

1. the forward edge of a propeller blade, aerofoil, or wing Compare trailing edge

2. electrical engineering the part of a pulse signal that has an increasing amplitude

3. 1. the leading position in any field

   2. ( as modifier )

      leading-edge technology

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Other Word Forms

• leading-edge adjective

Etymology

Origin of leading edge

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Cryptos had been at the leading edge of a deterioration, and then recovery, in wider risk sentiment in recent weeks, falling through November but bouncing back in the last week of the month.

From Barron's

Cryptos had been at the leading edge of a deterioration, and then recovery, in wider risk sentiment in recent weeks, falling through November but bouncing back into the last week of the month.

From Barron's

While stocks rallied to end November, market sentiment to start the new month seemed less sure, with Bitcoin—often the leading edge of risk sentiment—seeing a wave of selling.

From Barron's

Or regularly reinvent yourself to be on the leading edge.

From The Wall Street Journal

Skeptics might argue that Big Tech is overspending to keep up appearances of being on the leading edge, at the expense of free cash flow?

From Barron's

Related Words

• cutting edge
• forefront
• vanguard