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

The Manufacturing and Technology Center will serve students pursuing associate degrees, certificates and short-term credentials, as well people in the workforce who are building their skill sets. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

Brooklyn signed former Alabama forward Grant Nelson to a 10-day contract Friday, taking a flyer on an undrafted prospect with size, a modern skill set and enough versatility to intrigue a team that’s leaned hard into youth. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026

Aubry also has a unique skill set, and then Genevieve for the puzzles and stuff. —Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026

Sullivan and Hafley have unique insight into Willis’ skill set and mentality. —Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026

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