leading

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♦♦ lead|ing /l'iːdɪŋ/
1 [ADJ] ADJ n
The leading person or thing in a particular area is the one which is most important or successful.
...a leading member of Bristol's Sikh community...
2 [ADJ] ADJ n
The leading role in a play or film is the main role. A leading lady or man is an actor who plays this role.
3 [ADJ] ADJ n
The leading group, vehicle, or person in a race or procession is the one that is at the front.lead|ing ar|ti|cle (leading articles)
1 [N-COUNT]
A leading article in a newspaper is a piece of writing which gives the editor's opinion on an important news item. (BRIT; in AM, use editorial)
2 [N-COUNT]
A leading article in a newspaper is the most important story in it. (AM; in BRIT, use lead)lead|ing edge
[N-SING] usu the N of n
The leading edge of a particular area of research or development is the area of it that seems most advanced or sophisticated.
I think Israel tends to be at the leading edge of technological development.
= cutting edge
● leading-edge [ADJ]
...leading-edge technology.lead|ing light (leading lights)
[N-COUNT]
If you say that someone is a leading light in an organization, campaign, or community, you mean that they are one of the most important, active, enthusiastic, and successful people in it.lead|ing ques|tion (leading questions)
[N-COUNT]
A leading question is expressed in such a way that it suggests what the answer should be.

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