(computing theory) Ellipsis of finite-state machine.. / (Marxism) The state machinery; state apparatus.

(idiomatic, US politics) A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.

(US politics) A state which may vote Democratic or Republican, in a given election or generally.

(US politics) A state of the United States voting Republican in a given election, tending to vote Republican in general, or having a typically conservative mindset.

(US politics) A swing state. (In the modern United States) a state that may support the Democratic or Republican Party; a state that is equally like to vote for the Democratic or Republican Party in general; a state that behaves as a red state in some given elections and a blue state in other given elections.

Alternative form of state of the art

Alternative form of state of the art

A state whose economy depends heavily on narcotics and other drugs.

The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time.

At the highest level of development at a particular time; cutting-edge.