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pilot

 

[ ˈpaɪlət ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Works and jobs
Context #1 | Noun

aircraft

A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.

Synonyms

aviator, captain, flyer

Examples of usage

  • The pilot guided the plane safely to the runway.
  • The pilot announced that we would be experiencing some turbulence.
Context #2 | Noun

television

The first episode of a television program that is used to sell the show to the network.

Synonyms

introductory episode, test episode

Examples of usage

  • The pilot of the new series received high ratings.
  • The network decided to pick up the show based on the pilot.
Context #3 | Verb

experiment

To test or try out a new idea or project before fully committing to it.

Synonyms

experiment, test, trial

Examples of usage

  • We will pilot this new program in a few select schools before implementing it nationwide.
  • They decided to pilot a new recycling initiative in the office.

Translations

Translations of the word "pilot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piloto

🇮🇳 पायलट

🇩🇪 Pilot

🇮🇩 pilot

🇺🇦 пілот

🇵🇱 pilot

🇯🇵 パイロット

🇫🇷 pilote

🇪🇸 piloto

🇹🇷 pilot

🇰🇷 파일럿

🇸🇦 طيار

🇨🇿 pilot

🇸🇰 pilot

🇨🇳 飞行员

🇸🇮 pilot

🇮🇸 flugmaður

🇰🇿 ұшқыш

🇬🇪 პილოტი

🇦🇿 pilot

🇲🇽 piloto

Etymology

The word 'pilot' originated from the Greek word 'pēdótes', meaning 'one who guides or steers'. It was first used in the 16th century to refer to someone who steers a ship. Over time, the term evolved to include those who operate aircraft and spacecraft. Today, 'pilot' is commonly associated with aviation and television industries.

See also: pilotage, piloting.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,321, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.