cutting edges
Leading innovation boundaries
Cutting edges is the plural of cutting edge, which literally refers to the sharpened blade portion of a tool or weapon—the part that does the actual cutting.
Figuratively, cutting edges are the most advanced positions in a field: The company operates on the cutting edges of artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
Those at the cutting edge lead innovation; those behind it follow.
- sharpenedMade more cutting
- reamersHole-widening implements
- bandsawsLoop-bladed cutting machines
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- breakthroughSudden important advance
incisive · diamond dust · innovation · state of the art · tungsten carbide · vanguard · razor · broaching · progress · advancement · scalpel · kerf · knife · precision · honed · razor sharp · technology · leading
cutting edgesobsolete technology
Surpassed, abandoned innovations
trailing edge · old guard · rear guard · yesterday's news · lagging behind
cutting edgesrear guard
Troops covering a retreat
laggards · followers · also-rans · bringing up the rear · behind the curve
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