pilotproject
nounUK /ˈpaɪlət ˈprɒdʒɛkt/
US /ˈpaɪlət ˈprɑːdʒɛkt/
A pilot project is a small test to see if a big idea will work.
The school started a pilot project with a few tablets to see if they helped kids learn.
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2. A first small version of a plan used to check for problems before doing it fully.
The city ran a pilot project for the new bus route before adding more buses.
3. A short test of a new product or service with a small group of people.
The company's pilot project let a hundred families try the new app for free.
4. An early trial that helps people decide whether to continue with a bigger plan.
After the pilot project worked well, the team built the full program.