cutting edge
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Meaning · English
The most advanced or innovative stage of something
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Giai đoạn tiên tiến hoặc sáng tạo nhất của điều gì đó
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Literally: the sharp edge of a blade
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Their new technology is on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “cutting edge” mean?
The most advanced or innovative stage of something Literally: the sharp edge of a blade
Is “cutting edge” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.