'State-of-the-Art' Is the Best of Its Time
2023-11-19
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1And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
2On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language.
3We give definitions, examples, and notes on usage. Sometimes we use them in short conversations.
4When it comes to learning a language, using words in conversations is not a state-of-the-art learning method.
5It is a traditional method that has stood the test of time because it works.
6So, what method would be considered state-of-the-art?
7Talking with an artificial intelligence robot or using some other cutting edge computer technology would be considered state-of-the-art.
8It would be the newest and best available.
9The phrase "state-of-the-art" also describes the highest level of development.
10We can use state-of-the-art to describe advancements in scientific fields.
11Any major scientific progress can be described as state of the art.
12State-of-the-art can also be called top of the line or best in its class.
13We can also say something is the pinnacle of technology, or the peak of performance if it is state-of-the-art.
14Another way to express this thought is to say it is on the forefront of technology, development or advancement in a particular field.
15Something that is state-of-the-art is innovative.
16These terms all have a similar meaning: something is the latest and greatest.
17Some word experts say this phrase originated in the early 20th century.
18It is now very commonly used in both formal and informal situations.
19Now, let's hear some of these terms used in a conversation between two friends.
20A: Wow, what do you have there?
21B: This is my new coffee machine. It is state-of-the-art.
22A: I can see that! It's really impressive.
23B: It has an on/off setting that I can control from my phone.
24A: You can start your coffee from across town.
25B: Yes, I can! The bean container is split into four parts.
26So, I can have different kinds of coffee.
27A: That is a great innovation!
28B: It gets better. This machine is the pinnacle of coffee technology!
29Its state-of-the-art technology can also steam milk and add a choice of five different flavorings.
30A: Well, enough talking! Let's have a cup of coffee!
31I'll take mine with caramel flavor and extra frothy milk.
32B: Um, yeah. That's going to have to wait for a bit.
33A: Why?
34B: I don't know how to use it yet. But I will after I read this 20-page instruction book.
35A: Got it. I can help. But first ... I'll go get us some coffee.
36And that's the end of this Words and Their Stories.
37Until next time ... I'm Anna Matteo.
1And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 2On 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. 3When 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. 4So, 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. 5The phrase "state-of-the-art" also describes the highest level of development. 6We can use state-of-the-art to describe advancements in scientific fields. Any major scientific progress can be described as state of the art. 7State-of-the-art can also be called top of the line or best in its class. 8We 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. 9Something that is state-of-the-art is innovative. 10These terms all have a similar meaning: something is the latest and greatest. 11Some word experts say this phrase originated in the early 20th century. It is now very commonly used in both formal and informal situations. 12Now, let's hear some of these terms used in a conversation between two friends. 13A: Wow, what do you have there? 14B: This is my new coffee machine. It is state-of-the-art. 15A: I can see that! It's really impressive. 16B: It has an on/off setting that I can control from my phone. 17A: You can start your coffee from across town. 18B: Yes, I can! The bean container is split into four parts. So, I can have different kinds of coffee. 19A: That is a great innovation! 20B: 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. 21A: Well, enough talking! Let's have a cup of coffee! I'll take mine with caramel flavor and extra frothy milk. 22B: Um, yeah. That's going to have to wait for a bit. 23A: Why? 24B: I don't know how to use it yet. But I will after I read this 20-page instruction book. 25A: Got it. I can help. But first ... I'll go get us some coffee. 26And that's the end of this Words and Their Stories. 27Until next time ... I'm Anna Matteo. 28Anna Matteo wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English. 29______________________________________________ 30Words in This Story 31conversation -n. An informal talk between two or more people 32pinnacle -n. the highest point of something 33peak -n. the top of something, such as a mountain, that comes to a sharp point 34forefront -n. the leading position 35We 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. 36Our comment policy is here.