state-of-the-art

See also: state of the art

English

Adjective

state-of-the-art (comparative more state-of-the-art, superlative most state-of-the-art)

1. Alternative form of state of the art.
   • 2018 January, “Toy Catalog”, in Elenco‎^[1], number 38, archived from the original on 17 November 2025, page 52:

     A basic hands-on kit that introduces you to good soldering techniques while working on state-of-the-art printed circuit board circuits. You will learn the basics of digital multimeters and circuit troubleshooting.

   • 2021 December 29, Philip Haigh, “Network News: Alstom-Hitachi secures £2bn HS2 rolling stock deal”, in RAIL, number 947, page 6:

     Announcing the deal on December 9, Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps said: "Today's announcement places Britain firmly at the forefront of the high-speed rail revolution, with these state-of-the-art trains serving communities right across the country from London to Glasgow."

   • 2026 June 10, Kit Maher, “‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool”, in CNN‎^[2], archived from the original on 11 June 2026:

     Martin said that the National Park Service invested in “a state-of-the-art ozone nanobubbler filtration system” that is intended to keep algae out.

Noun

state-of-the-art (uncountable)

1. Alternative form of state of the art.