pilot [ˈpaɪlət]

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¹ pilot noun

• a person who flies an airplane, helicopter, etc.
• a person who steers or guides a ship into and out of a port or in dangerous waters
• a single television show that is made as a test to see if a television series based on the show would be popular and successful

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² pilot verb

• to fly (an airplane, spacecraft, etc.)
• to steer or guide (a ship) —often used figuratively

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³ pilot adjective

• done as a test to see if a larger program, study, etc., should be done