cutting edge

noun

1
: a sharp effect or quality
2
: the foremost part or place : vanguard
cutting-edge adjective

Examples of cutting edge in a Sentence

a company that has always been on the cutting edge of the new electronic media He's a director who tries to keep his films right on the cutting edge.
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And scientists are already cooking up proposals to make the most of the cutting edge craft. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2025 India’s push to manufacturing and designing cutting edge chips is no easy feat. Seema Mody, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025 Knives that are permitted are those used for cooking or while working and have a cutting edge of no more than three inches. Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Scheyer has been on the cutting edge of college basketball. Brendan Marks, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cutting edge

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cutting edge was in 1804

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“Cutting edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutting%20edge. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

cutting edge

noun
1
: the sharp edge of a cutting tool
2
: the newest and most advanced area of an activity
cutting-edge adjective
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