leading edge

noun
UK: /ˌliː.dɪŋ ˈedʒ/
US: /ˌliː.dɪŋ ˈedʒ/

  1. The newest and most advanced stage of development in a particular field.

    1. This company is at the leading edge of computer technology.
    2. Our research lab is at the leading edge of developing new renewable energy sources.

  2. A position at the forefront of progress or innovation.

    1. The leading edge is where new ideas are tested.
    2. To stay competitive, businesses need to be on the leading edge of technological innovation.

Synonyms

vanguard forefront cutting edge
leading edge adjective

  1. Being at the forefront of technological or other developments.

    1. This is leading edge research.
    2. The company invested heavily in leading edge technology to gain a competitive advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "leading edge" in English means: The newest and most advanced stage of development in a particular field., A position at the forefront of progress or innovation..

The phonetic transcription of "leading edge" is /ˌliː.dɪŋ ˈedʒ/ in British English and /ˌliː.dɪŋ ˈedʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "leading edge": vanguard, forefront, cutting edge.

Example usage of "leading edge": "This company is at the leading edge of computer technology.". More examples on the page.