leading edge
noun/ˌliːdɪŋ ˈedʒ/
/ˌliːdɪŋ ˈedʒ/
- [singular] the most important and advanced position in an area of activity, especially technology
- at the leading edge of scientific research
- The company has had the leading edge in electronics for ten years.
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- [countable] (specialist) the front or forward edge of something moving, especially an aircraft wingTopics Transport by airc2
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