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Piloted Meaning in English

word · lemma: pilot

ˈpaɪɫətɪd
PY-luh-tid
pˈaɪlətɪd
PY-luh-tid

Definition

Controlled or flown, usually by a person, especially referring to vehicles like airplanes or spaceships. Can also mean tested or led a new idea or project.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used in aviation, but also appears in technology and project management ('piloted program'). Form is past tense or past participle, used for something that was guided or tested. Not to be confused with 'piloted' as an adjective meaning 'with a pilot'.

Example Sentences

The plane was piloted by an experienced captain.

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He piloted the boat across the lake.

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The new system was first piloted in a small school.

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She piloted the spacecraft during the critical phase of the mission.

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A team of teachers piloted the new curriculum before it was used nationwide.

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The project was piloted to identify potential problems before a full launch.

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