What is difference between contact and connection ?

Answer 1

Since this is in electronics, I'll try that one instead of the human contacts/connections above:

A contact is the physical end of an electrical signal. When two electrical contacts are in physical contact with each other, they form a connection between the two electrical signals. Often, the contacts are formed such that they will maintain the physical contact once the original connection is made (like with a plug and jack).

Answer 2

In the Mobile phone lingo, contact is the details of a person / entity you can establish a connection with. At the barest minimum, you need the identification details for reaching the contact (and make a connection). The identification details could be any of the following (not an exhaustive list)
1. Email Contact ( Email id of the person / entity)
2. Phone number
3. Name & Postal Address etc
A connection is a mode of getting in touch, it could be either through one of the following ways.
1. Email
2. Phone call
3. SMS
4. snail mail etc.

Answer 3

I'll try and answer this one without looking it up. A contact can be someone like an acquaintance- someone who you phone for information- like your bank balance; whereas, a connection can also be a contact but also someone who you have developed a relationship with- more like a friend or someone who you can rely on for more than just information but also advice and consultation on certain matters - like a lover!

Answer 4

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