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, number 38, 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."

Noun

state-of-the-art (uncountable)

1. Alternative form of state of the art.