Vertical

An object is in a vertical position when it is aligned in an "up-down" direction, roughly speaking perpendicular to the horizon or horizontal plane.

In science, it can also refer to:
*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
*Vertical head, a member of a company who sits in a position of authority over others, a manager

In networking:
* Vertical (network), the portion of network cabling that runs between floors, usually considered the backbone network

In art:
* [http://www.vertical.fr Vertical] , is a French art gallery (Paris) which presents vegetal sculptures.

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.

ee also

*Horizontal (disambiguation)