pilot
noun
a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
has piloted
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present perfectof pilot (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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David Dunlap, 61, has piloted both military and commercial aircraft since 1987.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
The chamber has piloted several tests that have made data input simpler and more standardized while maintaining the quality information needed for analysis, Tyszko says.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
Birmingham continued its dynasty under Medeiros, who has piloted the program since 2011-12.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2025
Ofsted has piloted an idea to improve consistency by doing all inspections on a Tuesday and Wednesday, giving notice for them on a Monday.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2025
In addition, Truman has piloted productions of Les Miserables and Rent for Music Theatre International and in November will present a pilot for a school edition production of Spring Awakening, also for MTI.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
