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
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
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The defense is likely to feature more man coverage than in previous seasons, so adding a developmental cornerback with that skill set and the speed to make up ground is potentially worthwhile.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Dillard was running circles around opposing DBs during offseason camps, and his skill set is quite obvious.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The report also shows a gender gap, where women grads were less likely than men to say AI training was integrated into their learning curriculum, and more likely to say those lessons were focused on covering the risks of AI rather than learning practical skill sets.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
As speakers on Tuesday night pointed out, teachers at the school have a specialized skill set that cannot be replicated by most other teachers in the district at typical middle and high schools.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Dillard was running circles around opposing DBs during offseason camps, and his skill set is quite obvious.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The report also shows a gender gap, where women grads were less likely than men to say AI training was integrated into their learning curriculum, and more likely to say those lessons were focused on covering the risks of AI rather than learning practical skill sets.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
As speakers on Tuesday night pointed out, teachers at the school have a specialized skill set that cannot be replicated by most other teachers in the district at typical middle and high schools.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Skill set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill%20set. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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