The parent mentioned State Of The Art. Many people, including non-native speakers, may be unfamiliar with this word. Here is the definition^{(In beta, be kind):}

State of the art (sometimes cutting edge) refers to the highest level of general development, as of a device, technique, or scientific field achieved at a particular time. It also refers to such a level of development reached at any particular time as a result of the common methodologies employed at the time. The term has been used since 1910, and has become both a common term in advertising and marketing, and a legally significant phrase with respect to both patent law and tort liability. In advertising, the phrase is often used to convey ... [View More]

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