test pilot

test pi·lot

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [test pahy-luh t]
- /tɛst ˈpaɪ lət/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [test pahy-luh t]
- /tɛst ˈpaɪ lət/

Definitions of test pilot words

noun test pilot a pilot employed to test-fly newly-built aircraft. 1
noun test pilot sb who flies aircraft to trial them 1
countable noun test pilot A test pilot is a pilot who flies aircraft of a new design in order to test their performance. 0
noun test pilot a pilot who flies aircraft of new design to test their performance in the air 0
noun test pilot a pilot who tests new or newly designed airplanes in flight, to determine their fitness for use 0

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Origin of test pilot

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Test pilot

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test pilot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

test pilot usage trend in Literature

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