skill set

noun

: a set of skills

especially : a collection of skills and abilities that can be applied to a professional or creative endeavor

She chooses to pursue a position in public relations—"journalism's evil twin"—reasoning that it will require much the same "skill set" that a published writer has.

—Alexandra Jacobs

Cauchetier's skill set—he was both a high-wire documentarian and, in effect, a director of fictions—uniquely qualified him to share in the multifarious spirit of the New Wave.

—Richard Brody

Examples of skill set in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At 23, if Ruiz can adjust his game to better take advantage of his skill set, Ruiz can become a top-of-the-order corner outfielder. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 June 2024

This approach not only benefits businesses by reducing costs but also allows talented individuals to work on multiple projects simultaneously, expanding their skill sets and exposure to different industries. —Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024

Cronin said Dailey could play alongside fellow power forward Tyler Bilodeau because of their different skill sets and ability to complement each other. —Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024

To embrace ball is to embrace skill as a gateway from hardship to glory, and the hustler’s grind of honing a skill set for primetime is relatable for a class of performers thinking of their own maneuvers as feats of dexterity and virility. —Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 13 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above