Definitions for cutting-edge

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. vanguard, forefront, cutting edge(noun)

    the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field

    "the Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England"; "the idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy"

  2. knife edge, cutting edge(adj)

    the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife

  3. up-to-date, cutting-edge, with-it(adj)

    in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style

    "wears only the latest style"; "the last thing in swimwear"; "cutting-edge technology"; "a with-it boutique"

Wiktionary

  1. cutting-edge(Adjective)

    representing the forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.


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