Meanings
nounpilot experiment (plural pilot experiments)
plural pilot experiments
- sciencesA small-scale preliminary study designed to test the feasibility methods and design of a larger research project.
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pilot experiment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pilot%20experiment
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