state-of-the-art technology

  • 1state-of-the-art — ˌstate of the ˈart adjective using the most modern and recently developed methods, materials, or knowledge: • state of the art technology • state of the art manufacturing methods * * * state of the art UK US /ˌsteɪtəvðiˈɑːt/ adjective APPROVING ► …

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  • 2state-of-the-art — adj using the most modern and recently developed methods, materials, or knowledge ▪ state of the art technology ▪ His new laptop is state of the art …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 3state-of-the-art — adjective the highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time) state of the art technology • Similar to: ↑progressive * * * adj modern, up to the minute, advanced, highly developed, high tech, hi tech, space age,… …

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  • 4state-of-the-art — ADJ: usu ADJ n If you describe something as state of the art, you mean that it is the best available because it has been made using the most modern techniques and technology. ...the production of state of the art military equipment. ...state of… …

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  • 5state of the art — 1. adjective At the highest level of development at a particular time; cutting edge. state of the art technology Syn: SOTA 2. noun The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the the peak or highest level thereof, at a… …

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  • 6state-of-the-art — adjective using the most modern and recently developed methods, materials, or knowledge: state of the art technology …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 7state of the art — state′ of the art′ n. cvb the latest and most sophisticated or advanced stage of a technology, art, or science: a camera considered the state of the art in design[/ex] • Etymology: 1960–65 state′ of the art′, adj …

    From formal English to slang

  • 8state of the art — If something is state of the art, it is the most up to date model incorporating the latest and best technology …

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  • 9state-of-the-art — adjective state of the art equipment or technology uses the newest and most advanced ideas and features …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 10state of the art — n. the current level of sophistication of a developing technology, as of computer science state of the art adj …

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