Cutting edge meaning in English
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Definition
cutting edge (technology): the most recent, the most modern, the most advanced (technology)
Our company is on the cutting edge of technology. Our company uses or produces technology which is very advanced or innovative.
the edge (of a cliff, of a knife): the outer point, the verge, the limit (of a cliff); the blade (of a knife)
an edge over the competition an advantage over the competition
Examples
- "Donna : Now that all sounds very cutting edge, Fred."
- "From cutting-edge French auto manufacturer Citron comes a new hybrid car equipped with four tires, an engine, two doors and a super smooth suspension that will make you think you're driving on cheese."
- "Bruno : Cutting edge."
- "That guy is on the cutting edge of technology."
- "Bruno : Ok Horatio, before we go into the gallery, I need to warn you that this is a cutting-edge exhibition."
- "You say it is cutting-edge art exhibition, so I cut."
- "Iconic fashion house Dulce and Carpaccio is renowned for its cutting-edge style and fine quality, but what had set the company apart was its rich tradition."
- "This is cutting-edge technology, and we must use it quickly before it becomes obsolete in the next five minutes!"
Exercise 1
"From cutting-edge French auto manufacturer Citron..."
The term cutting edge indicates that the manufacturer .
The term cutting edge indicates that the manufacturer .
"From cutting-edge French auto manufacturer Citron..."
The term cutting edge indicates that the manufacturer uses advanced technology.
The term cutting edge indicates that the manufacturer uses advanced technology.
uses advanced technology: The "edge" of something is the border or line where something begins or ends. Example: The cup fell off the edge of the table. The expression "cutting edge" describes something that uses recent or advanced technology. Example: Cutting-edge technology has allowed robots to raise children. In this advertisement, the term "cutting edge" indicates that manufacturer of the "Bogus" uses modern or advanced technology.
makes fast automobiles: The term "cutting edge" does not indicate that something is "fast", but that something is very modern and uses advanced technology.
is very popular: The term "cutting edge" does not indicate that something is "popular", but that it is very modern and uses advanced technology.
is not afraid to take risks: The term "cutting edge" does not indicate that a person isn't "afraid to take risks", but that it is modern and uses advanced technology.
has low prices: The term "cutting edge" does not indicate that prices are being lowered, but that something is modern and uses advanced technology.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks using words from the dialogue!
This term is often used to describe leading or advanced technology. "Japan uses robotics technology. They are the leaders in the industry." (2 words)
This word describes a pair of headphones with a voice transmitter. "People in call centers often wear a so that they can talk on the phone while keeping their hands free." (1 word)
This term is often used to describe leading or advanced technology. "Japan uses robotics technology. They are the leaders in the industry." (2 words)
This word describes a pair of headphones with a voice transmitter. "People in call centers often wear a so that they can talk on the phone while keeping their hands free." (1 word)
Fill in the blanks using words from the dialogue!
This term is often used to describe leading or advanced technology. "Japan uses [not done] cutting edge 1 robotics technology. They are the leaders in the industry." (2 words)
This word describes a pair of headphones with a voice transmitter. "People in call centers often wear a [not done] headset 2 so that they can talk on the phone while keeping their hands free." (1 word)
This term is often used to describe leading or advanced technology. "Japan uses [not done] cutting edge 1 robotics technology. They are the leaders in the industry." (2 words)
This word describes a pair of headphones with a voice transmitter. "People in call centers often wear a [not done] headset 2 so that they can talk on the phone while keeping their hands free." (1 word)
1 cutting edge: This is right. The term "cutting edge" is not only used in electronics but can be used with any movement or field to describe the position of greatest importance or advancement. For example: "People were shocked by his cutting-edge photography" or "Doctor Death uses a cutting-edge surgical technique to save people's lives".
2 headset: A "headset" is a general term for device consisting of one or two earphones with a headband for holding them over the ears and sometimes with a mouthpiece attached. For example: "A neuro-headset has been developed to interpret the interaction of neurons in the brain".
Exercise 3
Cutting-edge technology describes technology which is:
Cutting-edge technology describes technology which is:
This is correct. As an adjective, "cutting-edge" describes something such as an object or trend, which is "up-to-date", advanced and often the result of recent development. For example, "Touch screens which allow users to use their fingers to manipulate objects and data are the result of cutting-edge technology". In this dialogue, Brian describes the new Mega Wega Dega phones as using "cutting-edge technology".
This is incorrect. "Cutting-edge technology" is not necessarily limited or rare, though it can be.
This is incorrect. Although an "edge" does literally describe the "sharp" or "pointed" side of an object such as a knife or sword, "cutting-edge technology" cannot be described as sharp or pointed.
This is incorrect. Although most cutting-edge technology is sophisticated and complex, these terms don't define the expression "cutting-edge".
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