Word
piloting
Phoneticspi·lot·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpaɪɫətɪŋ/
UK/pˈaɪlətɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of flying an aircraft or steering a ship. It can also mean testing a new idea or project on a small scale before starting it fully.
n. the activity of operating an aircraft or vessel; also refers to the testing of a program or system on a small scale prior to full implementation.
Examples
“He is studying hard to improve his piloting skills.”
“The school district is piloting a new digital curriculum in three classrooms before buying it for every grade.”
“Advanced automation has significantly altered the nature of commercial piloting, shifting the crew's primary role from manual control to the high-level monitoring of complex flight management systems.”
Examples
simple
“He is studying hard to improve his piloting skills.”
contextual
“The school district is piloting a new digital curriculum in three classrooms before buying it for every grade.”
complex
“Advanced automation has significantly altered the nature of commercial piloting, shifting the crew's primary role from manual control to the high-level monitoring of complex flight management systems.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund to describe the professional practice of aviation or maritime navigation.
Real-World Examples
“A man has been jailed for 18 months for piloting a small boat carrying 26 other people, including six children, towards the Kent coast.” “Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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