copilot

noun

co·​pi·​lot ˈkō-ˌpī-lət How to pronounce copilot (audio)
: a qualified pilot who assists or relieves the pilot but is not in command

Examples of copilot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Because of its tech chops, IBM has been experimenting with AI longer than most businesses, rolling out chatbots and copilots for more than 10 years, according to the company. Chris Morris, Fortune, 12 July 2024 Color Health, which focuses on early cancer detection and comprehensive management, has also built a new copilot using ChatGPT-4o. David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 In fact, OpenAI is partnering with Color Health on an AI copilot to assist doctors in cancer screening and in creating treatment plans after a doctor has made a diagnosis. Sam Altman, TIME, 8 July 2024 Two of the adults were the plane’s pilot and copilot. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for copilot 

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Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of copilot was in 1927

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“Copilot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/copilot. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

copilot

noun
co·​pi·​lot ˈkō-ˌpī-lət How to pronounce copilot (audio)
: a pilot who assists the pilot or commander of a flight of an aircraft or spacecraft

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