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 work ethic tied to the skill set is exciting. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025

The job requires a surprisingly diverse skill set. —Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025

His amazing skill sets, not to mention his experience of winning the NBA championship in 2016, could prove to be very valuable across the league. —Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025

Spira was adept at corralling and motivating talent and staff alike – a valuable skill set for a man known for his nearly 20 grandchildren. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 28 Nov. 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