state-of-the-art
[adjective]
Synonyms: latest, newest, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute

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English Thesaurus: advanced, sophisticated, high-tech, state-of-the-art, cutting-edge, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ˌstate-of-the-ˈart adjective
using the most modern and recently developed methods, materials, or knowledge:
state-of-the-art technology
His new laptop is state-of-the-art.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

advanced using very modern technology and ideas:
technologically advanced nations
Their equipment isn’t as advanced as ours.
sophisticated very advanced, and working in a better but often more complicated way than other things:
highly sophisticated weapons
As machines become more sophisticated, they become more likely to break down.
high-tech /ˌhaɪ ˈtek◂/ using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers:
high-tech industries in Silicon Valley
High-tech listening equipment was used to find survivors in the rubble.
state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available:
The football club has invested £40 million in state-of-the-art training facilities.
The sound system is state-of-the-art.
cutting-edge cutting-edge technology or research is the most advanced that there is at this time:
The system uses cutting-edge technology to identify and eliminate viruses.
cutting-edge medical research

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modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods:
The house looks very modern.
the city’s modern public transportation system
the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available:
The camera uses the latest digital technology.
the very latest mobile phones
the latest news
up-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc:
The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country.
newfangled [only before noun] informal modern – used when you disapprove of something and do not think it as good as the things that existed before:
He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets.
high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers:
Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS systems.
It’s all very hi-tech.
state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available:
state-of-the-art technology
a state-of-the-art home entertainment system
The brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art.
new-fangled device/contraption/gadget
high-tech industry/company/equipment

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

state-of-the-art
state-of-the-art equipment and machines are the most modern and of the best quality available.
State-of-the-art computer graphics show how your kitchen could be transformed.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

state of the art
adj. phr. The best and
■ the latest any field of research can offer; modem; the latest; the most advanced.
State-of-the-art personal computers may cost a little more than older models, but may be worth the cost for those who need them.
Compare: UP TO DATE.

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