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
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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According to the World Economic Forum it’s estimated that, by 2030, 39 percent of workers’ existing skill sets will be outdated, and about 59 percent of today’s workforce will need training to stay current.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The Royals value players with a versatile skill set.
—Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
Artists live at the intersection of structure and improvisation, and that same skill set applies offstage, too.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
The forward’s skill set isn’t limited to his dribbling, though, as his ball-carrying ability offers a threat on the transition and his movement inside the penalty area puts him in dangerous goalscoring positions.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The Royals value players with a versatile skill set.
—Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
Artists live at the intersection of structure and improvisation, and that same skill set applies offstage, too.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
The forward’s skill set isn’t limited to his dribbling, though, as his ball-carrying ability offers a threat on the transition and his movement inside the penalty area puts him in dangerous goalscoring positions.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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“Skill set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill%20set. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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