German word

Pilotprojekt

Pronunciation

IPA/piˈloːtˌpʁoːjɛkt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounpilot project

Example

Viele Krankenhäuser starten Pilotprojekte zur Telemedizin.

Many hospitals are launching pilot projects for telemedicine.

Illustration for Pilotprojekt (pilot project)

More examples

Die Hochschule ruft ein Pilotprojekt ins Leben, um neue Lehrmethoden zu testen.

The university launches a pilot project to test new teaching methods.

Core concept

A small real-world trial runs before a larger rollout, producing evidence that guides the next decision.

Common phrases

  • Pilotprojekt ins Leben rufen

    launch a pilot project

  • ein Pilotprojekt evaluieren

    evaluate a pilot project

  • ein Pilotprojekt ausweiten

    expand a pilot project

Similar words

Testprojekt: A small project tests a new method or system within a limited scope.
Feldtest: A real-world trial checks equipment or procedures for performance and impact.
Pilotphase: An initial project stage runs for a limited period to test an approach.
Probelauf: A short trial demonstrates whether equipment or a workflow operates correctly.

Definition in German

Ein experimentelles Projekt in kleinem Maßstab, das Daten und Erfahrungen sammelt, um Entscheidungen über eine spätere Ausweitung zu treffen.

Word origin

Pilotprojekt combines the borrowed nouns Pilot and Projekt, with Pilot marking a trial model and Projekt naming a planned undertaking.

Usage tips

  • Pilotprojekt is neuter, so the forms are das Pilotprojekt and die Pilotprojekte, with the plural adding -e.

Opposites

  • Vollbetriebfull-scale operationnoun
  • Normalbetriebnormal operationnoun

Related words

  • Pilotversuchpilot trialnoun
  • Pilotprojektteampilot project teamnoun

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