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

In his absence, freshman Eric Reibe has gained valuable experience and shown a promising skill set. —Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

But the beloved Ghostface boys don’t get a scene together and their individual skill sets go to waste thanks to Tammi’s strangely timid direction. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025

The work ethic tied to the skill set is exciting. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025

The job requires a surprisingly diverse skill set. —Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 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