Using the most advanced available methods or technology.
Reach for it when describing equipment or methods that use the most advanced currently available capability
The clinic installed state-of-the-art imaging equipment.
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everyday
Fits when novelty and innovation are part of the appeal
Careful Cutting-edge can be experimental, while state-of-the-art may already be proven.
everyday
latest
Fits when recency is the only claim you can support
Careful The newest model may not be the best available.
warm
Fits when a fresh method solves the problem in a new way
Careful Innovation can be simple and low-tech rather than state-of-the-art.
professional
advanced
Fits when capability exceeds ordinary or earlier versions
Careful Advanced is relative and does not claim the present highest level.
professional
Fits when an organization is among the first to adopt new capability
Careful The phrase stresses market position more than the equipment's fitness.
formal
modern
Fits when current design contrasts with an outdated predecessor
Careful Modern covers a broad era and is much weaker than highest available capability.
state-of-the-art facility
The state-of-the-art facility can sequence samples within hours.
state-of-the-art technology
State-of-the-art technology reduced the scan time by half.
state-of-the-art equipment
The trainees practiced on state-of-the-art equipment used in local hospitals.
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