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piloting

|pi/lot/ing|

/ˈpaɪlətɪŋ/

(pilot)

guide or operate

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
pilot	pilots	pilots	pilots	piloted	piloted	piloting

Etymology

Etymology Information

'pilot' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'pilote', where 'pilo-' meant 'to guide'.

Historical Evolution

'pilote' transformed into the English word 'pilot' and eventually became the modern English word 'pilot'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to guide or steer a ship', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to control or navigate an aircraft or ship'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of controlling or navigating an aircraft or ship.

He is piloting the aircraft through the storm.

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Verb 2

present participle form of 'pilot'.

She is piloting the new project at work.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42