General
cutting edge
What does cutting edge mean?
The most advanced and modern state of a technology or method.
"Their imaging tech is genuinely cutting edge."
Origin
Metaphor from the sharp edge of a blade.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'cutting edge' mean?
It describes the most advanced, modern and innovative state of a technology, method or product.
How is it used?
As an adjective, e.g. 'cutting-edge research', or a noun, e.g. 'at the cutting edge of AI.'
Where does the term come from?
It's a metaphor from the sharp cutting edge of a blade, the part that does the work.
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