"pilot scheme" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pilot schemes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pilot scheme (plural pilot schemes)
  1. An experiment carried out to test a new idea or concept before full-scale introduction; a pilot study. Related terms: pilot project
    Sense id: en-pilot_scheme-en-noun-lCHyv9oP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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