noun
piloting
PEYE-luh-tihng
Piloting (noun) means the skill or act of navigating a vehicle, especially by reference to landmarks or fixed points. Example: “The course covers basic piloting alongside instrument navigation.”
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The skill or act of navigating a vehicle, especially by reference to landmarks or fixed points.
"The course covers basic piloting alongside instrument navigation."
How to use piloting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or skill of steering and navigating, whether a plane, boat, or other vehicle.
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What does “piloting” mean?
The word “piloting” means the skill or act of navigating a vehicle, especially by reference to landmarks or fixed points. In plain terms, the act or skill of steering and navigating, whether a plane, boat, or other vehicle.
How do you pronounce “piloting”?
“Piloting” is pronounced PEYE-luh-tihng (/ˈpaɪlətɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “piloting” in a sentence?
Here is “piloting” used in a sentence: “The course covers basic piloting alongside instrument navigation.”
What part of speech is “piloting”?
“Piloting” is a noun.
