Online vs Remote - What's the difference?
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Describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
# Describes a generator or power plant which is connected to the grid.
# Describes a computer which is connected to the Internet or to some other communications service – i.e., not simply with the cable plugged in, but has established a connection to a larger network (e.g., by dialing up).
Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
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Connected to the Internet.
Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
Describes a system that is active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
At a distance; disconnected.
Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
Unlikely.
Emotionally detached.
Short for remote control.
(broadcasting) An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
(computing) To connect to a computer from a remote location.
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As adjectives the difference between online and remote
is that online is describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network while remote is at a distance; disconnected.As an adverb online
is describes actions performed over the internet.As a noun remote is
short for remote control.As a verb remote is
(computing) to connect to a computer from a remote location.online
English
(wikipedia online)Alternative forms
* on-lineAdjective
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Antonyms
* (connected to larger network) offline * (available on a computer system) hardcopyDerived terms
* massive open online course (MOOC)See also
* come onlineAnagrams
* ----remote
English
Adjective
(er)- A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.
- After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.
- There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.
- After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief.
Synonyms
* (at a distance ): disconnected, hands-free, wireless * (distant or otherwise inaccessible ): far, hidden, outlying * (unlikely ): abysmal, faint, improbable, poor * (emotionally detached ): aloof, dispassionate, distant, removed, withdrawnAntonyms
* (at a distance ): attached, connected, contiguous, direct * (distant or otherwise inaccessible ): close, near, proximate * (unlikely ): likely, probable, reasonable, sure * (emotionally detached ): companionable, intimate, involved, passionateDerived terms
* remote control * remoteness * remote surgeryNoun
(en noun)- I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote .
