at the cutting edge



at the cutting edge

At 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.
See also: cutting, edge

at/on the cutting edge

in the area of a subject or activity where the most recent changes and developments are happening (often + of ) New, young, Italian designers are at the cutting edge of fashion.
See also: cutting, edge

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dalton['dɔ:ltən]
HedyHE-dee (German), HAY-dee (Dutch)German, Dutch
Caelestinus-Late Roman
Kalin-Bulgarian
IsraelIZ-ray-əl (English), IZ-ree-əl (English)Jewish, English, Biblical, Biblical Greek
Mele-Hawaiian