Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bear scrutiny
Phrase
/bɛr ˈskruːtəni/
Definition
To endure or withstand careful examination or analysis.
Examples
- The theory proposed by the researchers was able to bear scrutiny after extensive testing.
- Her claims did not bear scrutiny, as they were quickly disproven by the evidence.
- In the world of science, any new idea must bear scrutiny to gain acceptance.
Meaning
The phrase ‘bear scrutiny’ means that something is capable of being closely inspected or evaluated without falling apart under the pressure of that examination.
Synonyms
- withstand examination
- hold up under analysis
- survive inspection
