cutting edge

/ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ/
adjective
  1. Very modern and advanced; using the newest ideas or technology.
    • She bought a cutting-edge smartphone with a foldable screen.
    • The company develops cutting-edge software for artificial intelligence.
    • Their research uses cutting-edge techniques in genetic engineering.
noun
  1. The most advanced stage of development in a particular field.
    • The designer's work represents the cutting edge of fashion.
    • This laboratory is at the cutting edge of cancer research.
    • To stay competitive, we must keep up with the cutting edge of technology.
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