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

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These tools, from chatbots helping with customer inquiries to AI copilot functionalities, are found in platforms such as Microsoft and Salesforce to streamline processes. Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 May 2025 The Spanish investigation revealed that at 10:31 UTC, the captain left the flight deck to use the restroom moments before the copilot collapsed alone. Danielle Wallace , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025 These tools, from chatbots helping with customer inquiries to AI copilot functionalities found in platforms such as Microsoft and Salesforce, streamline processes. Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025 While many legacy cybersecurity vendors have released AI copilots or assistants, only a small group have rolled out agents that can take autonomous action. Sam Sabin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for copilot

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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 2 Jun. 2025.

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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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