leading edge, the

leading edge, the
,leading `edge, the noun
the most modern and advanced position in an activity or subject of research:
be at the leading edge of something: Northern California is still at the leading edge of computer technology.
╾ ,leading-`edge adjective:
leading-edge technology

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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