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cutting-edge position

[/ˈkʌtɪŋ ɛdʒ pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: cutting-edge positions
posição de ponta
1. A leading or most advanced position in a field, technology, or area of expertise
The company maintains a cutting-edge position in artificial intelligence research.
A empresa mantém uma posição de ponta em pesquisa de inteligência artificial.
2. A competitive advantage achieved through innovation and advanced techniques
Their cutting-edge position allows them to dominate the market.
Sua posição de ponta permite que dominem o mercado.
NYC Slang
front-runner status
Synonyms
leading positionforefront positionvanguard positionadvanced positionfrontier position
Antonyms
backward positionoutdated positionobsolete positiontrailing position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição de ponta
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
posição inovadora
Alternative usage emphasizing innovation
Portugal
posição de vanguarda
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the forefront
ahead of the curve
on the cutting edge
leading the pack
in the vanguard
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