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

Finally, overseeing nearshore teams demands a different skill set from managing in-house staff, placing additional responsibilities on U.S.-based supervisors. —Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Robinson has both the on-field skill set and the off-field personality that the Bills gravitate toward. —Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

Barron’s a versatile defensive back who has the instincts and skill set to make impact plays. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025

In a move reminiscent of his work alongside Richard Linklater on Netflix’s Hit Man, Powell is writing the script with Apatow, continuing to cement his reputation as the rare A-list star with this kind of skill set. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for skill set

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette