Piloting: meaning, definitions and examples

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piloting

 

[ ˈpaɪlətɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

airplanes

The action or skill of operating an aircraft.

Synonyms

aeronautics, aviation, flying

Examples of usage

  • She has been piloting planes for over 10 years.
  • He is learning piloting techniques in flight school.
Context #2 | Noun

boats

The action or skill of steering a ship or boat.

Synonyms

navigation, sailing, seamanship

Examples of usage

  • His piloting of the sailboat was impressive.
  • She is studying piloting as part of her maritime training.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To operate an aircraft or ship as its pilot.

Synonyms

guide, navigate, steer

Examples of usage

  • He will be piloting the helicopter during the mission.
  • She has experience piloting various types of vessels.

Translations

Translations of the word "piloting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pilotagem

🇮🇳 पायलटिंग

🇩🇪 Fliegen

🇮🇩 penerbangan

🇺🇦 пілотування

🇵🇱 pilotowanie

🇯🇵 操縦 (そうじゅう)

🇫🇷 pilotage

🇪🇸 pilotaje

🇹🇷 pilotaj

🇰🇷 조종

🇸🇦 الطيران

🇨🇿 pilotování

🇸🇰 pilotovanie

🇨🇳 驾驶 (jiàshǐ)

🇸🇮 pilotiranje

🇮🇸 flugnám

🇰🇿 ұшқыштық

🇬🇪 პილოტირება

🇦🇿 pilotaj

🇲🇽 pilotaje

Etymology

The word 'piloting' originates from the Middle English term 'pilot', which referred to a person who steers a ship. The term has evolved to encompass the operation of aircraft as well. Piloting has been a crucial skill in transportation and exploration throughout history, allowing for safe and efficient travel by air and sea.

See also: pilot, pilotage.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,832, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.