What does PILOT mean?

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Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft, an experimental or trial program or project, a television program made to test audience reaction, a preliminary or tentative model of something.

Verb: operate the flying controls of an aircraft, conduct a preliminary or experimental trial or program, steer or control the course of.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈpaɪlət/

UK: /ˈpaɪlət/

Origin and Usage

The word "pilot" comes from the Middle French word "pilote", meaning "a pilot, guide or steersman". The first recorded use of the word in English was in the 16th century. The term originally referred to someone who steered a ship through difficult waters, but it was later applied to someone who operated the flying controls of an aircraft. Today, "pilot" is used in a variety of contexts, from aviation to television to experimental projects.

Synonyms

Noun: Aviator, flyer, airman, captain, co-pilot, navigator, test program, trial run, prototype.

Verb: Test, try out, experiment, steer, guide, navigate.

Related Words

Plane, jet, glide, flyby, hover, crash, skids, taxi, radar, airbus.

Example Sentences

Noun:

• He was a pilot for a major airline for over 20 years.
• The TV network commissioned a pilot for a new comedy series.
• The company developed a pilot project to test the feasibility of the new technology.

Verb:

• The company is piloting a new program in select markets.
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