vertical separation
US (alt): /ˈvɝːt̬ɪkəl ˌsɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
Definition

Definition of vertical separation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
measurementTECH.distance between two things measured in the up and down directionTECH.
  • The plans show the required vertical separation between the floors.
2.
businessTECH.division of different activity levels within the same industry or systemTECH.
  • The regulator ordered the vertical separation of network operations and retail services.
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Expressions with vertical

vertical blindsn.
window covering with vertical slats for light control
She closed the vertical blinds to block the sunlight.
vertical linen.
straight line going up and down
The graph shows a vertical line at x=2.
vertical blindn.
window covering with vertical slats for light control
She adjusted the vertical blind to let in more light.
vertical alignmentn.
positioning of text or objects relative to the vertical direction
Adjust the vertical alignment so the title sits in the middle.
vertical dropn.
distance straight down between a higher point and a lower point
The trail includes a vertical drop of more than five hundred meters.
vertical gardenn.
garden grown on a vertical surface
The vertical garden on the wall is full of flowers.

Expressions with separation

separation allowancen.
extra pay given to employees when assigned to distant locations
The company provides a separation allowance for overseas assignments..
separation anxietyn.
anxiety caused by being separated from a person or place
The child experienced severe separation anxiety when starting school..
trial separationn.
temporary living arrangement for married couples to evaluate their relationship
They decided on a trial separation to see if they could work things out.
separation of church and staten.
principle ensuring government and religion operate independently
The constitution mandates the separation of church and state.
voluntary separationn.
ending of a job or service role chosen by the worker
The company offered a voluntary separation to reduce staff without layoffs.
judicial separationn.
court order for married couples to live apart
They opted for a judicial separation instead of a divorce.
legal separationn.
court-approved arrangement for married couples to live apart
They chose legal separation instead of divorce.
separation of dutiesn.
practice of dividing tasks among different people
The company uses separation of duties to prevent fraud.
separation of powersn.
division of government into branches to prevent tyranny
The separation of powers is crucial in a democracy.
separation payn.
compensation for job loss due to company decision
He received separation pay after the company downsized.

Terms related to vertical separation

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inseparableinseparablyseparableseparateseparatedseparatelyseparatenessseparativeseparatorseverseverance

Examples of vertical separation in a sentence

  • Air traffic controllers monitor the vertical separation of aircraft cruising at similar speeds.
  • The company’s vertical separation reduced conflicts of interest in the supply chain.
  • Analysts argued that further vertical separation would increase competition in the energy market.

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  1. French:séparation verticale, désintégration verticale, ...
  2. German:vertikaler Abstand, vertikale Entflechtung, ...
  3. Italian:separazione verticale, scissione verticale, ...
  4. Spanish:separación vertical, desintegración vertical, ...
  5. Portuguese:separação vertical, desagregação vertical, ...
  6. Chinese:垂直间距, 垂直分离, ...
  7. Japanese:鉛直間隔, 垂直分離, ...
  8. Arabic:فَاصِل رَأْسِي, فَصل رَأْسِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַפְרָדָה אֲנָכִית, הַפְרָדַת שְלָבִים לְאוֹרֶךְ שַׁרְשֶׁרֶת הַעֵרֶךְ, ...
  10. Russian:вертикальное расстояние, вертикальное разделение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вертикальна відстань, вертикальна сегментація, ...
  12. Hindi:ऊर्ध्वाधर दूरी, ऊर्ध्वाधर पृथक्करण, ...
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