The difference between Clicker and Remote

Clicker is also noun with the meaning: the remote-control device used to change settings on a television set, vcr, or other electronic equipment.

Remote is also verb with the meaning: to connect to a computer from a remote location.

Remote is also adjective with the meaning: at a distance.

check bellow for the other definitions of Clicker and Remote

  1. Clicker as a noun (slang):

    The remote-control device used to change settings on a television set, VCR, or other electronic equipment.

    Examples:

    "We have a clicker for the TV, one for the VCR, one for the DVD player and another one that does it all."

  2. Clicker as a noun:

    A person who cuts out the uppers of shoes from pieces of leather using a flexible knife that clicks as it changes direction.

  3. Clicker as a noun:

    A machine that cuts materials using a steel rule die. The name comes from the sound (click) when the material is cut. May be hand, pneumatic, or hydraulic powered.

  4. Clicker as a noun:

    A signalling device used by military forces. Pressed between thumb and fingers, it makes a small but distinctive click understood by other members of a unit.

  5. Clicker as a noun:

    A small mechanical device that produces a clicking sound, used in dog training.

  6. Clicker as a noun:

    Someone who clicks, for example using a computer mouse.

  7. Clicker as a noun (obsolete, UK):

    One who stands before a shop door to invite people to buy.

  8. Clicker as a noun (obsolete, printing):

    One who has charge of the work of a companionship.

  9. Clicker as a noun (printing, historical):

    An employee who locks the type in the form to make it ready for printing.

  1. Remote as an adjective:

    At a distance; disconnected.

    Examples:

    "A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset."

  2. Remote as an adjective:

    Distant or otherwise inaccessible.

    Examples:

    "After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost."

  3. Remote as an adjective (especially with respect to [[likelihood]]):

    Slight.

    Examples:

    "There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes."

  4. Remote as an adjective:

    Emotionally detached.

    Examples:

    "After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief."

  1. Remote as a noun:

    Examples:

    "I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote."

  2. Remote as a noun (broadcasting):

    An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

  1. Remote as a verb (computing):

    To connect to a computer from a remote location.

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