1. A small-scale preliminary version of a project or program undertaken to test its feasibility, effectiveness, or viability before full-scale implementation
The company launched a pilot project in three cities before rolling out the new service nationwide.
A empresa lançou um projeto piloto em três cidades antes de implementar o novo serviço em nível nacional.
2. An experimental initiative designed to gather data and insights to inform future decision-making
The government is running a pilot project to test the effectiveness of the new education program.
O governo está executando um projeto piloto para testar a eficácia do novo programa educacional.