cutting edge technology

  • 11cutting edge — noun a) the sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool The company prides itself for staying at the cutting edge of technology. b) (by extension) the forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field …

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  • 12cutting edge — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. forefront, avant garde, lead. See priority, precedence. II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) (VOCABULARY WORD) n. the forefront; the most advanced. The technology was on the cutting edge. SYN.: forefront,… …

    English dictionary for students

  • 13cutting edge — cut′ting edge′ n. cvb the most advanced position; forefront; lead: on the cutting edge of computer technology[/ex] • Etymology: 1950–55 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 14cutting-edge — adj. Cutting edge is used with these nouns: ↑art, ↑design, ↑research, ↑technology …

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  • 15cutting edge — the latest technology, state of the art    This picture is the cutting edge the best in the TV industry …

    English idioms

  • 16cutting edge —  Newest, most advanced technology.  ► “The void in corporate loyalty can be filled with individual honor, the excitement of working on the cutting edge and the fulfillment of contributing to the common good.” (Wall Street Journal, Jan. 5, 1996, p …

    American business jargon

  • 17Bleeding Edge Technology — Technology that is acquired almost immediately after its release, regardless of the increased cost or risk involved. Bleeding edge technology is most popular among innovators and early adopters, and is often seen as related to terms leading edge… …

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  • 18cutting edge — n. forefront, place of greatest activity adj. modern, updated, on the forefront of technology …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 19the cutting edge — (of sth) ► the most recent and advanced stage of development in a particular type of work or activity, with the newest systems, equipment, etc.: »We want to be at the cutting edge of this technology. »Video games companies are always on the… …

    Financial and business terms

  • 20the cutting edge of sth — the cutting edge (of sth) ► the most recent and advanced stage of development in a particular type of work or activity, with the newest systems, equipment, etc.: »We want to be at the cutting edge of this technology. »Video games companies are… …

    Financial and business terms