Vertical
An object is in a vertical position when it goes in an "up-down" direction, also perpendicular to the horizon or horizontal plane.
In science, it could also mean:
- Vertical direction, the direction aligned with the direction of the force of gravity, as materialized with a plumb line
In mathematics:
- Vertical (angles), a pair of angles sharing the same vertex and bounded by the same pair of lines but are opposite to each other
In music:
- Vertical (music), a musical interval where the two notes sound simultaneously
In business:
- Vertical market, a group of similar businesses and customers which engage in trade based on specific and specialized needs
- Vertical integration, a management term describing a style of ownership and control
- Vertical monopoly, a monopoly produced through vertical integration
In networking:
- Vertical (network), the portion of network cabling that runs between floors, usually considered the backbone network
In furnishings:
- Vertical blinds, a type of window blind
In athletics:
- Vertical jump, a measure of how high an individual or athlete can elevate off the ground from a standstill
In a Vertical wine tasting different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery are tasted.