Horizontal
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Horizontal may refer to:
- Horizontal planeHorizontal planeIn geometry, physics, astronomy, geography, and related sciences, a plane is said to be horizontal at a given point if it is perpendicular to the gradient of the gravity field at that point— in other words, if apparent gravity makes a plumb bob hang perpendicular to the plane at that point.In...
, in astronomy, geography, geometry and other sciences and contexts - Horizontal coordinate systemHorizontal coordinate systemThe horizontal coordinate system is a celestial coordinate system that uses the observer's local horizon as the fundamental plane. This coordinate system divides the sky into the upper hemisphere where objects are visible, and the lower hemisphere where objects cannot be seen since the earth is in...
, in astronomy - HorizontalismHorizontalismHorizontalism is an approach to money creation theory pioneered by Basil Moore which states that private bank reserves are not managed by central banks. Instead reserves will be provided on demand at the bank rate set by the central bank...
, in monetary circuit theoryMonetary circuit theoryMonetary circuit theory is a heterodox theory of monetary economics, particularly money creation, often associated with the post-Keynesian school.... - HorizontalismHorizontalidadHorizontality or horizontalism is a social relationship that advocates the creation, development and maintenance of social structures for the equitable distribution of management power...
, in sociology - Horizontal marketHorizontal marketA horizontal market is a market which meets a given need of a wide variety of industries, rather than a specific one.-Examples:In technology, horizontal markets consist of customers that share a common need that exists in many or all industries...
, in microeconomics - Horizontal (album)Horizontal (album)Horizontal is the Bee Gees' fourth studio album, and second to seek an international release. The LP was released in early 1968, and included the international hit singles "Massachusetts" and "World"....
, a 1968 album by the Bee Gees