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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The highest level of development, as of a device, technique, or scientific field, achieved at a particular time.
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- adjective At the highest level of development at a particular time;
cutting-edge . - noun The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time.
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- noun the highest degree of development of an art or technique at a particular time
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