What is the difference between the terms orbit and orbital?

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$1$. An orbit is a defined circular path around the nucleus in which the electrons revolve.$1$. An orbital is the three-dimensional space around the nucleus within which the probability of finding an electron is maximum (up to $90 \%$).
$2$. All orbits are circular and disc-like.$2$. Different orbitals have different shapes.
$3$. The concept of an orbit is not in accordance with the wave character of electrons and the uncertainty principle.$3$. The concept of an orbital is in accordance with the wave character of electrons and the uncertainty principle.
$4$. The maximum number of electrons in any orbit is given by $2n^{2}$,where $n$ is the number of the orbit.$4$. The maximum number of electrons in any orbital is two.

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