Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cutting edge

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.37 in modern English

Syllables: cut-ting edge
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.

noun

The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.

adj

Alternative form of cutting-edge.

Example Sentences

"The company prides itself for staying at the cutting edge of technology."
"Looking far from overawed throughout, they frequently took the game to the visitors, but it was Saints' lack of a cutting edge and United's superior finishing that proved the difference in the end."
"Creating the incentives for new ideas to be introduced, through competitions like this one, allows the UK's railway to stay at the cutting edge of technology."

Inflected Forms

cutting edges (plural) more cutting edge (comparative) most cutting edge (superlative)

Phrases

bleeding edge leading edge sharp end

Frequently Paired Words

bleeding edge leading edge sharp end

Synonyms

innovation knife edge vanguard forefront

Questions

What does cutting edge mean?: The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.

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