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Definition of vertical - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
orientationoriented up and down rather than sideways
- The vertical axis on the graph represents time.
2.
marketingrelated to specific market segments
- They focus on vertical markets for better targeting.
Noun
1.
perpendicular lineline or direction that is straight up
- The building's design includes a prominent vertical.
2.
market typeUS market focused on a specific industryUS
- The company dominates the tech vertical.
3.
structural componentpart of a structure that stands upright
- The vertical supports the roof.
4.
blind slatUS single slat that hangs in a set of window blindsUS
- She adjusted the vertical to let in more light.
Images of vertical
part of a structure that stands upright 
single slat that hangs in a set of window blinds
Expressions with vertical
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window covering with vertical slats for light control
She closed the vertical blinds to block the sunlight.
straight line going up and down
The graph shows a vertical line at x=2.
window covering with vertical slats for light control
She adjusted the vertical blind to let in more light.
positioning of text or objects relative to the vertical direction
Adjust the vertical alignment so the title sits in the middle.
distance straight down between a higher point and a lower point
The trail includes a vertical drop of more than five hundred meters.
garden grown on a vertical surface
The vertical garden on the wall is full of flowers.
video format where the height is greater than the width
Many social media platforms now support vertical video uploads.
way to organize things in a line up
The vertical grouping of books made it easy to find.
upright bar or rod in construction or design
The fence is supported by a vertical bar.
flute held vertically while played
She played a soothing melody on her vertical flute..
surface standing upright or perpendicular to the ground
The painting was hung on a vertical surface.
either of two equal angles formed by intersecting lines
The vertical angle measures 45 degrees.
business strategy merging firms at different production stages
The company adopted a vertical combination to streamline operations.
raising crops in tall setups, using stacked tiers or upright walls
Vertical farming lets growers raise greens on racks and wall panels.
movement to a higher or lower social class
Vertical mobility allowed her to move from poverty to wealth.
flat surface standing upright and perpendicular to a horizontal reference
The engineer checked the angle between the wall and the vertical plane.
vertical passage or tunnel going straight down used for movement or ventilation
The elevator runs inside a deep vertical shaft in the building.
aircraft that can take off and land vertically
The helicopter is capable of vertical take-off and landing.
software designed for a specific industry or market
The hospital uses a vertical application for patient management.
circle on celestial sphere passing through zenith and nadir
The vertical circle helps astronomers locate stars in the sky..
stabilizer on an airplane's tail for balance
The vertical fin helps stabilize the aircraft in flight.
one company controls several steps in making a product
Vertical integration lets a company control its supply chain.
market focused on a specific industry
The company specializes in software for the healthcare vertical market.
group of workers in the same industry
The vertical union negotiated better wages for its members.
Origin of vertical
Latin, verticalis (overhead)
Terms with vertical included in their meaning
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vertical movement
toward a lower place or position
tall
of great vertical extent
buildings
having a great vertical extent
vertical movement
toward a higher place or position
architecture
vertical structures that enclose or divide spaces
layout
vertical division of a page or text
vertical measurement
distance from base to top of something
person's stature
vertical distance from head to foot
structure
horizontal bars with vertical supports for safety or decoration
aviation
aircraft with rotating blades for vertical flight
position
in a vertical position
information board
vertical surface showing information to the public
fencing
vertical support in a fence structure
architecture
interior or exterior vertical structure of a house
comparison
comparing vertical size between objects or people
balance
maintain a vertical position
symbols
symbol of peace, a circle with a vertical line and two branches
orientation
put an object in a vertical position
design
pattern of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors
posture
be in a vertical position
furniture
one of four vertical supports on a bed
construction
vertical barrier built to separate two spaces or areas indoors or outdoors
clearance
vertical space above a person's head
measurement
vertical distance of a place or object compared with sea level
Examples of vertical in a sentence
She admired the vertical cliffs along the coast. They developed a vertical strategy for niche markets. Vertical integration can enhance market efficiency. The artist drew a perfect vertical on the canvas. Engineers measured the vertical to ensure accuracy. They specialize in the healthcare vertical.
The startup is entering the automotive vertical. The vertical was damaged in the storm. Engineers inspected the vertical for structural integrity. The verticals were dusty and needed cleaning. He replaced a broken vertical in the living room.
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- French:vertical, verticale, ...
- German:senkrecht, Vertikale, ...
- Italian:verticale, montante, ...
- Spanish:erguido, línea vertical, ...
- Portuguese:vertical, linha vertical, ...
- Chinese:纵向的, 垂直线, ...
- Japanese:垂直, 垂直線, ...
- Arabic:عمودي, خط عمودي, ...
- Hebrew:אֲנָכִי, קַו אֲנָכִי, ...
- Russian:вертикальный, вертикаль, ...
- Ukrainian:вертикальний, вертикаль, ...
- Hindi:ऊर्ध्वाधर, ऊर्ध्वाधर रेखा, ...
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