skill set
noun
: a set of skills
especially
: a collection of skills and abilities that can be applied to a professional or creative endeavor
The job is a good match for her skill set.
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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Also, their skill sets improved; their versatility improved.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Obviously, the skill set speaks for itself.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Delane is an instinctive defender with a quality skill set for the next level.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
But in high capacity settings, a business needs a different skill set.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Obviously, the skill set speaks for itself.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Delane is an instinctive defender with a quality skill set for the next level.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
But in high capacity settings, a business needs a different skill set.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skill set
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“Skill set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill%20set. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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