B2nounformalsociety
US/ˈber.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈbeə.rɪŋ/
the influence or connection one thing has on another; also the way someone stands or behaves
In context
Your background has no bearing on whether you get the job.
The weather had a direct bearing on the result of the match.
The old soldier still had a proud, upright bearing.
Words that go with bearing
verb + noun
- have a bearing onThe new evidence could have a bearing on the case.
adjective + noun
- direct bearingHis illness had a direct bearing on his decision to retire.
- significant bearingSleep has a significant bearing on how well students perform.
- little bearingHer age has little bearing on her ability to do the job.
- military bearingHe walked with the straight back and military bearing of a former officer.