state of the art vs state-of-the-art
Definitions
noun
- the highest degree of development of an art or technique at a particular time
Examples
CandyTechFactory Ltd. In 2005 plans to create a state of the art Gummi and Fruit snack manufacturing facility were initiated.
The new depot boasts state of the art facilities and a large training area.
This state of the art technology will considerably reduce maintenance and increase durability of the needles three fold.
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adjective
- the highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time)
Examples
To offset the perception that dairy foods are high in calories, low-fat cheeses have become state-of-the-art.
The place has its own state-of-the-art winery, its own cooperage to ensure flavour and complexity, its own chef to educate consumers on the perfect blend of food and wine. It's all part of a worldwide trend.
Factories are using the top-shelf blade steels, leading-edge frame materials, and state-of-the-art synthetics to make knives that used to be reserved for the work of a custom knifemaker.
