edge

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the thin, sharp part of a blade that cuts.

n. the sharpened side of a cutting instrument, such as a knife or axe.

日本語:刃※

“The chef tested the edge of the knife before slicing the tomatoes.”

“The blacksmith spent hours honing the sword's edge until it could slice through silk with minimal resistance.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small advantage over someone else.

n. a quality or factor which gives superiority over close rivals.

“Her experience in marketing gave her an edge over the other candidates.”

“The new software update gave the company a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded marketplace.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical

n. processing data near where it is created rather than in a central cloud.

n. referring to distributed computing that brings computation and data storage closer to the sources of data.

“Edge computing helps smart devices respond faster by processing data locally.”

“By implementing edge architecture, the factory reduced latency in its automated assembly line significantly.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

v. to move or cause to move by small degrees or with cautious care.

“He edged his car forward to get a better view of the traffic.”

“The cat edged closer to the bird, moving so slowly that its progress was almost imperceptible.”

C2 · Proficiency Slang

v. to delay a climax during sexual activity for a long time.

v. to intentionally maintain sexual arousal just below the point of climax for an extended period.

“Some people use edging as a way to make the final experience more intense.”

“The discussion of edging in modern subcultures often focuses on the psychological aspects of delayed gratification.”