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

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Many mothers fine-tune this skill set while overseeing their household and managing young children’s ever-changing needs. —

Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 To add to the mix, employees’ personal goals to expand their skill set and further their careers are also prompting them to consider jumping ship. —

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 2024 Some companies build up monthslong storylines that culminate in epic finishes, some put together once-in-a-lifetime dream matches and others make matches based on the skill sets that are available. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 His brain is as good, if not better, than his skill set, and his skill set is one of the best in the league already. —

Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skill set