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

ˈstāt-əv-ṯẖē-ˈärt 

adjective

Examples of state of the art in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the first three months following acquisition, the health care group has already completed or initiated investments of more than $104 million in state of the art technology, equipment, systems and plant upgrades, Deering said. —Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025

Within its 10,000 square foot lower level location are a new, black tiled swimming pool, whirlpool, extensive sauna area, experience showers with changing colors, sounds of nature and massaging rain flow and a 24 hour state of the art gym. —Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

These improvements will enhance communication, provide state of the art technology and provide upgrades to ballistic glass and physical security. —Luke Barr, ABC News, 10 July 2025

This brings us to today’s state of the art for IBM quantum. —Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for state of the art

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart