Bleeding edge Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɫidɪŋ/ /ˈɛdʒ

BLEE-ding EDJ

UK

blˈiːdɪŋ/ /ˈɛdʒ

blee-DEENG EDJ

Definition

A term used to describe technology, ideas, or products that are extremely new and advanced, often so new that they are not yet fully tested or safe.

Usage & Nuances

'Bleeding edge' is informal, mainly used in business and tech. It suggests more risk than 'cutting edge,' hinting something is so new it might not work perfectly. Used with 'technology,' 'innovation,' or 'solutions.' Not to be confused with 'leading edge' (stable and advanced).

• Spanish: tecnología de punta (muy nueva) - lo más avanzado
• Portuguese (BR): tecnologia de ponta (muito nova) - o mais avançado
• Portuguese (PT): tecnologia de ponta (muito nova) - o mais avançado
• Chinese (Simplified): 前沿技术 - 最尖端
• Chinese (Traditional): 前沿技術 - 最尖端
• Hindi: अत्याधुनिक (कुछ नया और जोखिमपूर्ण)
• Arabic: تقنية متطورة للغاية (جديدة جدًا) - أحدث ما توصل إليه العلم
• Bengali: সর্বাধুনিক ও পরীক্ষাধীন
• Russian: самый передовой - новейший (иногда рискованный)
• Japanese: 最先端（実験的）
• Vietnamese: siêu tối tân - cực kỳ mới (chưa ổn định)
• Korean: 최첨단(아직 검증 전)
• Turkish: en yeni - deneme aşamasındaki
• Urdu: انتہائی جدید اور غیر آزمودہ
• Indonesian: paling mutakhir - sangat baru (belum teruji)

Example Sentences

Our company develops bleeding edge software.

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This phone uses bleeding edge technology.

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Working with bleeding edge tools can be risky.

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We're investing in some bleeding edge startups this year.

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Adopting bleeding edge solutions can help a business stand out, but it’s not for everyone.

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They always want to be on the bleeding edge of innovation, even if it means extra cost.

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