pilot-project

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Noun pilot-project has 1 sense

pilot project, pilot program - activity planned as a test or trial; "they funded a pilot project in six states"
--₁ is a kind of test, trial, run

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Pilot Project

A pilot project is a small-scale experimental initiative designed to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a concept or idea before implementing it on a larger scale. It is typically undertaken to gather data, identify potential issues, and make informed decisions for future development.

Examples of usage:

Noun: The IT department implemented a pilot project to assess the new software's compatibility with their existing systems.
Verb: The government plans to pilot project the new vaccination program in selected regions to evaluate its impact before nationwide implementation.