The difference between Outlying and Remote

When used as adjectives, outlying means relatively remote from some central location, whereas remote means at a distance.

Outlying is also noun with the meaning: a region relatively remote from a central location.

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

check bellow for the other definitions of Outlying and Remote

Outlying as an adjective:

Relatively remote from some central location.

Examples:

"The more outlying villages were never visited by their member of parliament."
Outlying as an adjective:

Located outside of some boundary or limit.

Examples:

"When the map was redrawn after the war, our cousin found herself living in outlying territory."

Outlying as a noun:

A region relatively remote from a central location.

Remote as an adjective:

At a distance; disconnected.

Examples:

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

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."
Remote as a noun (broadcasting):

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

Remote as a verb (computing):

To connect to a computer from a remote location.