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

But the team is excited to add a player with Vucevic’s skill set and track record to that position group. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026

If Mazzulla wants to use that part of Vučević’s skill set (Vučević has not been very efficient in such opportunities this season), the 35-year-old’s post-up ability could give Boston’s offense a new dimension. —Jay King, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

Vonn’s first career, the one that lasted until 2019, went the traditional route – a prodigy finds her skill set and sets off on a single-minded mission to realize her talent. —Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026

Learning to Engage McMillon has an almost professorial air that’s articulate, polite and exudes competence — but his skill set was honed by long years of experience. —Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 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