What is the difference between earthing and grounding?

What is the difference between earthing and grounding?

We have heard these terms earthing and grounding so many times and generally by electrician who would be called at home to check on the fault. These two terms also used interchangeably at times have completely different working modes and purpose. Let check out the major differences between the two.
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