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a cutting edge a cutting edgeAn advantage due to superior skill, ability, or resources. You may not be the fastest, but you have a cutting edge—your stamina.See also: cutting, edgecutting edge1. noun The forefront of technological developments or advancements. The new company I work for is at the cutting edge of medical science. I think some of their new instruments are going to revolutionize the field of medicine.2. adjective Technologically advanced. When used as an adjective, the phrase is usually hyphenated. With their cutting-edge instruments, I really think this company is going to revolutionize the field of medicine.See also: cutting, edgecutting edgeFig. the most forward part of a trend; the leading part of a trend. (Alludes to the edge of a sword. See also on the cutting edge. See also on the bleeding edge.) Fred's invention put him on the cutting edge of the computer chip business.See also: cutting, edgea cutting edge JOURNALISMIf someone or something has a cutting edge, they have a skill or quality that allows them to be more successful than their opponents. The whole team lacked a cutting edge and it was only a matter of time before the defence caved in.See also: cutting, edge |