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

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

Sammis replaced former coordinator Kendal Briles and will run a more pro-style offense that fits Craig’s skill set. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026

Close credited Jaquez’s active hands – one of four Bruins to record three steals on Wednesday, leading to 23 turnovers from Purdue – as the catalyst for her offensive skill set. —Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026

Military experience acts as a profound pivot, forging professionals with a unique and highly beneficial skill set for any organization. —Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

With a diverse skill set, her work spans both professional and voluntary roles, including her passion for unifying disparate groups into common causes. —K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for skill set

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