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Definition of state of the art adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

state of the art

adjective
 
/ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑːt/
 
/ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑːrt/
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  1. using the most modern or advanced techniques or methods; as good as it can be at the present time
    • The system was state of the art.
    • a state-of-the-art system
    • The Physics Department has state of the art facilities.
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