pilot
- noun
- /ˈpaɪlət/
- Specialized
- The questionnaire, which was pilot-tested with 30 members of self-help groups, consisted of two parts.
Examples
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The engineer inspected the pilot attached to the front of the locomotive to ensure it could clear any debris on the tracks.
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In the train's design, the pilot serves an important role by helping to push obstacles away from the path.
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In the meantime, similar pilot schemes are being tested in rural India and Nigeria.
Blog text (14) -
For the pilot project, a minimum of bedside nursing time was needed for implementation of the project.
Academic text (2004) -
The information package, accompanied by a questionnaire on its usefulness, was pilot tested over four months beginning at the end.
Academic text (2000) -
Before embarking on the journey, the crew made sure the pilot was free of any obstructions to ensure safety.
Synonyms
58
3.9
A panel on a vehicle, like a car, that covers the wheel to protect it from damage
1
9.9
A metal frame on the front of a train that pushes things off the tracks
Compounds
- Specialized
1
4.6
A small initial test to check if a research method is possible and how much time and money it needs
- Specialized
1
6.2
An automatic machine that controls a ship, plane or spacecraft without a person
- Specialized
1
3.9
A small boat that takes a person who guides large ships into and out of port
- Archaic
1
8.1
A very hard plain biscuit that keeps for a long time and sailors use on ships
- Specialized
1
8.8
A map that shows common winds, currents, and weather for a sea area and season
- Specialized
1
6.3
A rope ladder with wooden or metal steps that you use to board a ship from a small boat
- Specialized
A small balloon released to find wind direction and speed high in the sky
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pilot is used for the metal frame at the front of a locomotive because it 'guides' or clears the way ahead, like a pilot leading a ship through danger, so the train's pilot pushes obstacles away from the track.