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state-of-the-art — using the most recent ideas and methods; very modern and advanced

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: using the most recent ideas and methods; very modern and advanced

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑːrt/

Korean meaning: 최첨단의, 최신의, 최고 수준의

Korean pronunciation: 스**테이**트 어브 디 **아**트

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother claims her flip phone is state-of-the-art because it survived three drops down the stairs.
  • The company invested millions in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.
  • His state-of-the-art gaming setup still can't help him win against his 8-year-old nephew.

state-of-the-art

ADJECTIVE

//ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑːrt//

using the most recent ideas and methods; very modern and advanced

state-of-the-art concept
💡 Concept

A scientist demonstrates state-of-the-art holographic technology in the laboratory

state-of-the-art rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

State-of-the-art tech makes smart art!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑːrt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑːt/

🌳Etymology

Origin

20세기 중반에 등장한 표현으로, '예술의 현재 상태'라는 의미에서 시작되어 '현재 기술이나 지식의 최고 수준'을 뜻하게 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

artpartsmartchart
art
part
smart
chart

🔗Collocations

state-of-the-art technology
state-of-the-art facility
state-of-the-art equipment
state-of-the-art design
state-of-the-art research
state-of-the-art system

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My grandmother claims her flip phone is state-of-the-art because it survived three drops down the stairs.”

“The company invested millions in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.”

😄 Fun example

“His state-of-the-art gaming setup still can't help him win against his 8-year-old nephew.”

“The laboratory features state-of-the-art instruments for genetic research.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

cutting-edgeadvancedmodernhigh-techsophisticated

Antonyms

outdatedobsoleteprimitive

Related

innovativecontemporarylatestrevolutionarybreakthrough

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