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Noun: pilot program  'pI-lut 'prow,gram
  1. Activity planned as a test or trial
    "they funded a pilot program in six states";
    - pilot project
     
  2. (TV/film) a trial episode or program made to test audience reaction or demonstrate to sponsors
    "The network executives were impressed by the pilot program and ordered a full season";
    - pilot film, pilot

Derived forms: pilot programs

Type of: run, television program, television show, test, trial, TV program, TV show

Encyclopedia: Pilot program