pilot
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Also seen as: pilots · piloting · piloted
Sense 1
A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A person who knows well the depths, shoals, and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
Người biết rõ độ sâu, bãi cạn và dòng chảy của cảng hoặc khu vực ven biển
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Made or used as a test or demonstration of capability.
Làm hoặc sử dụng như một thử nghiệm hoặc trình diễn khả năng
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Used to control or activate another device.
Sử dụng để kiểm soát hoặc kích hoạt thiết bị khác
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pilot” mean?
A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
Is “pilot” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.