skill set

noun

: a set of skills

especially : a collection of skills and abilities that can be applied to a professional or creative endeavor

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

His body shape and set position are outstanding, forming the foundation of his overall skill set. —Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 30 July 2025

For example, managing a team of five versus thirty requires different, but equally valuable, skill sets. —Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025

Doesn’t seem to have the skill set to be president. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025

Fields possesses the skill set for a later career revitalization, thanks to his strong arm and ability to evade pass rushers. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 July 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