state of the art

noun phrase

: the level of development (as of a device, procedure, process, technique, or science) reached at any particular time usually as a result of modern methods

state-of-the-art

ˈstāt-əv-ṯẖē-ˈärt

adjective

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Free to explore, fans can get up close and personal with an F1 car, race for themselves in state of the art simulators, & hear from the team through select Driver Appearances. —

Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 This article will focus on why these types of global models have become state of the art in cybersecurity and where the industry can go from here. —

Michael Roytman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 This school year, Keaton’s students are the first experience the all new, state of the art Dolby Atmos recording studios. —

Quincy Green, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024 Teams are now beginning to invest and move to their own state of the art practice facilities. —

Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for state of the art

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of state of the art was in 1910

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