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

Tactical creativityis a key driver of the cognitive skill set that allows players such as Croatia’s Luka Modrić and Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne to see several moves ahead. — Eric Zillmer, Scientific American, 26 June 2026

Professionals are advised to diversify their skill sets across various domains, integrating technical expertise with crucial soft skills like communication and leadership. — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

His offensive skill set as a floor-spacing big man who can attack closeouts, pass and finish at the rim with touch is difficult to find. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 June 2026

Handling Insurance Correspondence and Coverage Dealing with insurers is its own skill set. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for skill set

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
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• binet
• briquette
• brunet
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• burette