'State-of-the-Art' Is the Best of Its Time

2023-11-19

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  • And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
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  • On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language.
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  • We give definitions, examples, and notes on usage. Sometimes we use them in short conversations.
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  • When it comes to learning a language, using words in conversations is not a state-of-the-art learning method.
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  • It is a traditional method that has stood the test of time because it works.
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  • So, what method would be considered state-of-the-art?
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  • Talking with an artificial intelligence robot or using some other cutting edge computer technology would be considered state-of-the-art.
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  • It would be the newest and best available.
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  • The phrase "state-of-the-art" also describes the highest level of development.
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  • We can use state-of-the-art to describe advancements in scientific fields.
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  • Any major scientific progress can be described as state of the art.
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  • State-of-the-art can also be called top of the line or best in its class.
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  • We can also say something is the pinnacle of technology, or the peak of performance if it is state-of-the-art.
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  • Another way to express this thought is to say it is on the forefront of technology, development or advancement in a particular field.
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  • Something that is state-of-the-art is innovative.
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  • These terms all have a similar meaning: something is the latest and greatest.
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  • Some word experts say this phrase originated in the early 20th century.
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  • It is now very commonly used in both formal and informal situations.
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  • Now, let's hear some of these terms used in a conversation between two friends.
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  • A: Wow, what do you have there?
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  • B: This is my new coffee machine. It is state-of-the-art.
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  • A: I can see that! It's really impressive.
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  • B: It has an on/off setting that I can control from my phone.
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  • A: You can start your coffee from across town.
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  • B: Yes, I can! The bean container is split into four parts.
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  • So, I can have different kinds of coffee.
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  • A: That is a great innovation!
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  • B: It gets better. This machine is the pinnacle of coffee technology!
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  • Its state-of-the-art technology can also steam milk and add a choice of five different flavorings.
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  • A: Well, enough talking! Let's have a cup of coffee!
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  • I'll take mine with caramel flavor and extra frothy milk.
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  • B: Um, yeah. That's going to have to wait for a bit.
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  • A: Why?
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  • B: I don't know how to use it yet. But I will after I read this 20-page instruction book.
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  • A: Got it. I can help. But first ... I'll go get us some coffee.
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  • And that's the end of this Words and Their Stories.
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  • Until next time ... I'm Anna Matteo.
  • 1
  • And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
  • 2
  • On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, examples, and notes on usage. Sometimes we use them in short conversations.
  • 3
  • When it comes to learning a language, using words in conversations is not a state-of-the-art learning method. It is a traditional method that has stood the test of time because it works.
  • 4
  • So, what method would be considered state-of-the-art? Talking with an artificial intelligence robot or using some other cutting edge computer technology would be considered state-of-the-art. It would be the newest and best available.
  • 5
  • The phrase "state-of-the-art" also describes the highest level of development.
  • 6
  • We can use state-of-the-art to describe advancements in scientific fields. Any major scientific progress can be described as state of the art.
  • 7
  • State-of-the-art can also be called top of the line or best in its class.
  • 8
  • We can also say something is the pinnacle of technology, or the peak of performance if it is state-of-the-art. Another way to express this thought is to say it is on the forefront of technology, development or advancement in a particular field.
  • 9
  • Something that is state-of-the-art is innovative.
  • 10
  • These terms all have a similar meaning: something is the latest and greatest.
  • 11
  • Some word experts say this phrase originated in the early 20th century. It is now very commonly used in both formal and informal situations.
  • 12
  • Now, let's hear some of these terms used in a conversation between two friends.
  • 13
  • A: Wow, what do you have there?
  • 14
  • B: This is my new coffee machine. It is state-of-the-art.
  • 15
  • A: I can see that! It's really impressive.
  • 16
  • B: It has an on/off setting that I can control from my phone.
  • 17
  • A: You can start your coffee from across town.
  • 18
  • B: Yes, I can! The bean container is split into four parts. So, I can have different kinds of coffee.
  • 19
  • A: That is a great innovation!
  • 20
  • B: It gets better. This machine is the pinnacle of coffee technology! Its state-of-the-art technology can also steam milk and add a choice of five different flavorings.
  • 21
  • A: Well, enough talking! Let's have a cup of coffee! I'll take mine with caramel flavor and extra frothy milk.
  • 22
  • B: Um, yeah. That's going to have to wait for a bit.
  • 23
  • A: Why?
  • 24
  • B: I don't know how to use it yet. But I will after I read this 20-page instruction book.
  • 25
  • A: Got it. I can help. But first ... I'll go get us some coffee.
  • 26
  • And that's the end of this Words and Their Stories.
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  • Until next time ... I'm Anna Matteo.
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  • Anna Matteo wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English.
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  • Words in This Story
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  • conversation -n. An informal talk between two or more people
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  • pinnacle -n. the highest point of something
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  • peak -n. the top of something, such as a mountain, that comes to a sharp point
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  • forefront -n. the leading position
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  • We want to hear from you. Do you have a similar expressions in your language? In the Comments section, you can also practice using any of the expressions from the story.
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