the cutting edge

cutting edge

1. 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, edge
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(be at) the cutting ˈedge (of something)

(be at) the newest, most advanced stage in the development of something: working at the cutting edge of computer technology
See also: cutting, edge
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • at the cutting edge
  • at the cutting edge of something
  • cutting edge, at the
  • cutting edge, at/on the
  • on the cutting edge
  • doo
  • edge
  • edged
  • edging
  • angling
References in classic literature
A kourbash is a strip of old hippo-hide with a sort of keel on it, like the cutting edge of a boar's tusk.
Actions and Reactions
"I am tremendously excited to join the Cutting Edge HC Advisory Board," said Gerry LoDuca.
Cutting Edge Healthcare Announces the Addition of Gerry LoDuca as a Board Advisor
Cutting Edge HC said the addition of RTG to the Cutting Edge family gives offers a high quality, brand product portfolio to complement some of the unique technologies that are currently under development in one of the company's initial groups of chronic condition areas of focus--respiratory care.
Cutting Edge Healthcare Acquires Respiratory Device Manufacturer Respiratory Therapeutics Group
It is especially used in the cutting edge preparation of cutting tools.
The Immersion Depth Influences on Cutting Edge Radius During Drag Finishing
The values of the cutting edge width b were registered optically, using the optical microscope (Nicon Eclipse E 200) with digital video camera (Lumenera Infinity 1).
Wear of cemented tungsten carbide (WC) router cutters during oak wood milling
To those who are familiar only with conventional twist drills, the first and most striking feature of a gundrill is the shape and location of the cutting edge of the tool.
The basics of gundrilling rifle barrels: a little history on gundrilling and the use of modern machines and tools
Lineage XLC by FS Tool achieves this by protecting an isolated part of the cutting edge, the back, and controlling the natural erosion of the cutting point.
Cutting-edge technology: reduced costs from longer run times and more sharpenings can be achieved with this technology
Merriam, "At The Cutting Edge 2014: Land Use Law From The Urban Lawyer" is a 187 page compendium comprised of eight original papers on a variety of legal ramifications of land use issues.
At The Cutting Edge 2014
Thermal conductivity is low, making it difficult for cutting heat to escape, this results in high temperatures at the cutting edge, and the risk of plastic deformation.
Sumitomo Electric Develops AC6030M/AC6040M and EM Breaker for Rough Cutting
This design keeps the cutting edge free of debris and reduces wear on the carbide for longer life and better performance than conventional carbide tipped straight bits, Freud adds.
Router bits
Because of a combination of mechanical and thermal properties of the jet, coolant is applied through the tooling nozzle at high pressure close to the cutting edge, cooling the work area and producing smaller, hard, brittle chips.
New line of tooling cools with Jetstream
"The cutting edge in their team certainly comes from him.
Pearce backs Villa striker to emulate Theo
Staying on the cutting edge of dance music is tough in the 21st century.
Dance dance revolution?