Meaning & use
cutting-edge
At the forefront of a field; using the newest ideas, methods, or technology available.
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The hospital invested in cutting-edge equipment to improve cancer diagnosis.
Her research is considered cutting-edge in the field of renewable energy.
A note on using this word
Cutting-edge is hyphenated before a noun, as in cutting-edge technology, though the hyphen is often dropped after the verb to be.
Words with a similar meaning
state-of-the-artinnovative
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