What is the difference between coffee grinds and grounds?

A grind refers to the method of preparing coffee beans for brewing; Coffee beans are ground up and then hot water or steam is passed over the ground up beans to brew the beverage. Coffee grounds are what's left after the beverage has been brewed from the ground beans.

According to coffee connoisseurs coarse grind is best for percolators, Medium grind is best in drip coffee makers, and fine grind is best for Espresso makers.