edge
CEFR: B2
A distinct strategic or technological advantage that puts an enterprise in a superior, more profitable position relative to its commercial competitors (e.g. 'competitive edge').
Synonyms
- advantage
- leverage
- upper hand
Common Collocations
- competitive edge
- cutting edge
- give an edge
Example Sentence
Proprietary data analytics algorithms provide fintech start-ups with a crucial competitive edge in credit scoring.