The difference between Remote and Wireless

When used as verbs, remote means to connect to a computer from a remote location, whereas wireless means to send a message by wireless (by radio).

When used as adjectives, remote means at a distance, whereas wireless means not having any wires.

Wireless is also noun with the meaning: the medium of radio communication.

check bellow for the other definitions of Remote and Wireless

  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.

  1. Wireless as an adjective:

    Not having any wires.

  2. Wireless as an adjective:

    Of or relating to communication without a wired connection, such as by radio waves.

  1. Wireless as a noun (uncountable):

    The medium of radio communication.

    Examples:

    "Only about a hundred years ago, wireless was a new technology."

  2. Wireless as a noun (uncountable):

    Wireless connectivity to a computer network.

    Examples:

    "If your wireless stops working, try restarting the router."

  3. Wireless as a noun (dated):

    A radio set.

    Examples:

    "Let's switch on the wireless and listen to the news."

  1. Wireless as a verb:

    To send a message by wireless (by radio)

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