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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The 20-year-old Spain international has the skill set to flourish under Slot but there is serious competition for his signature from Premier League rivals and further afield.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Older workers should focus on upscaling — gaining new skills or boosting their current skill set — to help show off their skills to employers, said Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Now, our son, Joe, is raising his two sons with the same skill sets and love of rugged work and the outdoors.
—John Klar, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
That mutual growth works both ways, as Ballerini has been adding acting to her skill set.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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James Pearce, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Older workers should focus on upscaling — gaining new skills or boosting their current skill set — to help show off their skills to employers, said Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Now, our son, Joe, is raising his two sons with the same skill sets and love of rugged work and the outdoors.
—John Klar, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
That mutual growth works both ways, as Ballerini has been adding acting to her skill set.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Skill set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill%20set. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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