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pilot study

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noun

  1. a small-scale experiment or set of observations undertaken to decide how and whether to launch a full-scale project

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"This pilot study demonstrates that NO-Cbl crosses the BBB, accumulates selectively in brain tumor tissue, and synergizes with established and experimental glioblastoma therapies."

From Science Daily Jun. 27, 2026

The pilot study in the reservoir was supported by about $700,000 in grants from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

In a pilot study of six patients, sildenafil treatment was linked to measurable improvements in disease progression.

From Science Daily Mar. 31, 2026

A 2025 pilot study found that directed somatic movement interventions helped improve body awareness and spine mobility in older adults.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

In search of a future; a pilot study of career-seeking experiences of selected high school graduates in Washington, D.C.

From The Negro in the United States; a selected bibliography. Compiled by Dorothy B. Porter by Dorothy B. Porter

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