horizontal vs vertical

Definitions

noun

1. something that is oriented horizontally

adjective

1. parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line

Examples

A view of the steam-chest side of the cylinder is given in Figure 323, and a horizontal cross section of the cylinder, the steam-chest and the valves, is shown in Figure 324.

A horizontal merger may enable the new entity to set price and output in the same manner as a single-firm monopolist, with the same consequences for consumer welfare.

A QianSheng, a horizontal resolution, Two steps, the two deputy colter.

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Definitions

noun

1. a vertical structural member as a post or stake
2. something that is oriented vertically

adjective

1. relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution
2. of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)
3. at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
4. upright in position or posture

Examples

If the plane contains the main rotation axis then it is usually called a vertical reflection plane; and if it is perpendicular to the main rotation axis it is known as a horizontal reflection plane.

This technique can relate a shape to its dual, eg, a dual of a horizontal line is a vertical line.

Additionally, when a horizontal-head centrifuge stops. the tubes fall from the horizontal to the vertical position.

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