state-of-the-art

/stˈeɪtɒvðɪˈɑːt/

/ˌsteɪtəvðɪˈɑɹt/

state-of-the-art

using or containing the most recent and developed methods, technology, materials, or ideas

State of the art

/stˈeɪt ɒvðɪ ˈɑːt/

/stˈeɪt ʌvðɪ ˈɑːɹt/

State of the art

*** the most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest technology, ideas, and features.

Examples

1. We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.

2. The facilities at George Brown Theatre School are state-of-the-art.

3. Its design was state-of-the-art in its day.

4. We used some state-of-the-art cameras.