Utilitywise what is the difference between plc and microcontroller

I think of a microcontroller as anything from a watch or sprinkling system or security system controller or coffee maker with auto-start. A PLC controlls an industrial or commercial process or machine. They are both very similar in operation but the PLC is more specialized and rugged. IMHO
 
Eh, what?:unsure:

Please clarify "utilitywise".

Microcontroller is a chip.

PLC is a complete controller.

Microcontrollers are inside many PLC's

And there's a poem in there, I can feel it.;)
 

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