leading edge

[lee-ding]

noun

1. Aeronautics.,  the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion.

2. something that is or represents the most advanced or innovative aspect of a field, activity, profession, etc.; forefront; vanguard.

   the leading edge of technology.

leading edge

/ ˈliːdɪŋ /

noun

1. the forward edge of a propeller blade, aerofoil, or wing Compare trailing edge

2. electrical engineering the part of a pulse signal that has an increasing amplitude

3. 1. the leading position in any field

   2. ( as modifier )

      leading-edge technology

Other Word Forms

• leading-edge adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of leading edge¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Or regularly reinvent yourself to be on the leading edge.

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Skeptics might argue that Big Tech is overspending to keep up appearances of being on the leading edge, at the expense of free cash flow?

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It offers a complete stack of solutions including chips, systems, software, and networking, along with best-in-class performance at the leading edge.

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Energy Information Administration show, on the leading edge of a 6% nationwide increase in the same time frame.

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“That’s why we are still very comfortable demand for leading edge semiconductors is real.”

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Related Words

• cutting edge 
• forefront 
• vanguard