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vertical

The correct spelling is vertical.

How to pronounce vertical

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/

Say it like: Ver-tic-al

The correct spelling is vertical. A vertex or zenith. For example: "We offer specialised accounting software targeting various verticals."

Usage Examples

We offer specialised accounting software targeting various verticals.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A vertex or zenith.
  2. 2.A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.
  3. 3.An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.
  4. 4.A vertical component of a structure.
  5. 5.A vertical market.

adjective

  1. 1.Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.
  2. 2.In a two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis y oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis x.
  3. 3.In a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, describing the axis z oriented normal (perpendicular, orthogonal) to the basic plane xy.
  4. 4.Of or pertaining to vertical markets.
  5. 5.(wine tasting) Involving different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery.

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