- present participle of pilot.
piloting
Americannoun
noun
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the navigational handling of a ship near land using buoys, soundings, landmarks, etc, or the finding of a ship's position by such means
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the occupation of a pilot
Etymology
Origin of piloting
Example Sentences
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He regularly livestreamed his activities, including explaining his advocacy while piloting his black Tesla as a driver for Uber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
It means 10 people have now been sentenced under a law targeting those who risk the safety of others by piloting small boats since it came into force in January.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The European Commission is piloting an age-verification app to verify whether users are over 18 to access restricted online content.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
It expanded training, engaged an independent safeguarding organisation to review practices, and was piloting the use of cameras, it added.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The shuttle trembles, a sign that back on the ship, Crick’s hand piloting us remotely is doing the same.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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