pilot
//ˈpaɪlət//
Noun
A person who operates the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft
She wants to become a pilot and fly commercial airplanes.
A person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters into or out of a harbor
The pilot guided the large ship safely into the harbor.
A television program produced as a test to determine whether a series should be made
The network ordered a pilot for the new comedy series.
A guide or leader who shows the way
He served as a pilot for the expedition through the mountains.
Verb
To operate or fly an aircraft or spacecraft
She learned to pilot a plane when she was only 18 years old.
To guide or steer a ship, vehicle, or other conveyance
She piloted the boat through the narrow channel.
To test or conduct a trial of something, especially a new project or program
The company will pilot the new system in three stores before rolling it out nationwide.
Adjective
Serving as a test or trial; experimental
They launched a pilot program to test the new system.