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

After scoring a 5 on her Advanced Placement Portfolio as a Junior, she’s now enrolled in an upper-level sculpture class as a senior to further diversify her skill set, Central Magnet School Visual Art Danny Freeman said. —Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Balancing Tech Skills with People Skill Educators have the responsibility and opportunity to equip students with the comprehensive skill set needed to thrive in an increasingly complex job market. —Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Scouts are still employed and valued (Brentford have 15 on their books) but their skill set has needed to evolve. —Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024

The longtime loves allowed the magazine inside their New York City townhouse to show off their interior design skills, but one skill set Ripa, 54, didn’t feel was accurately portrayed was her cooking. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above