1. a person who operates an aircraft
2. a person who guides ships through dangerous waters
Usage: nautical
3. a television show made to test audience reaction

1. to operate or guide an aircraft, ship, or vehicle
2. to test or try out something new

1. serving as a test or trial

Examples

• The pilot announced that we would land in twenty minutes.
• A harbor pilot guided the large ship safely to port.
• The network ordered five more episodes after the pilot was successful.
• She learned to pilot small planes at the local airport.
• The company will pilot the new program in three cities first.
• They launched a pilot project to test the new software.
• The pilot episode aired last Tuesday night.