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

Frimpong’s skill set means he is not required to be as involved in his side’s build-up. —Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025

The future economy will demand adaptability and continuous learning, making traditional skill sets obsolete faster than ever before. —Sam Sammane, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Typically consisting more of speedy receivers or technician route-runners, McMillan's skill set would be a completely new one for Mahomes to throw to. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

He’s got a really good skill set; he’s been a very productive player for a long time. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 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