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 adjective

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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 Butler said the surveillance at the hotel is state of the art and will help with the investigation. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 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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“State of the art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20of%20the%20art. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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