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pilot

adjective [before noun]
 
 
/ˈpaɪ.lət/

Definition

describes a plan, product, or system that is used to test how good something is before introducing it: If the pilot scheme (US pilot program) is successful, many more homes will be offered the new television service.Advertising, marketing and merchandisingRetailing
(Definition of pilot adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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