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cutting-edge industry

[ˈkʌtɪŋ ɛdʒ ˈɪndəstri]
nounpl: cutting-edge industries
indústria de ponta
1. An industry or sector that uses the most advanced and innovative technology and methods available
The cutting-edge industry of artificial intelligence is transforming how companies operate.
A indústria de ponta de inteligência artificial está transformando como as empresas operam.
2. A field or business sector characterized by the latest developments and technological breakthroughs
Biotechnology is considered a cutting-edge industry with significant growth potential.
A biotecnologia é considerada uma indústria de ponta com grande potencial de crescimento.
Synonyms
advanced industryhigh-tech industryfrontier industryinnovative sectorstate-of-the-art industry
Antonyms
traditional industryoutdated industryconventional sectorlegacy industry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indústria de ponta
Most common and widely used term
Rio de Janeiro
indústria de ponta
Standard usage
São Paulo
indústria high-tech
Often used alongside 'indústria de ponta' in business contexts
Portugal
indústria de vanguarda
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the forefront of innovation
pushing the boundaries
leading the way
breaking new ground
on the cutting edge
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