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

If Rice were bulkier in his day with his skill set, his records might be even more unattainable. —James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025

Borom has said that Miami’s scheme better fits his skill set than Chicago’s. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025

Redick acknowledged getting to the free-throw line is more of a player’s skill set rather than something that’s coached. —Khobi Price, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025

But Suarez took over during a 14-0 run with seven straight points, showcasing her versatile offensive skill set as the Horned Frogs held a 23-point lead entering the fourth. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Nov. 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