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
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
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But knowing a character and what the character does is only part of the skill set.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Powell, who will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason unless the Heat signs him to an extension ahead of free agency, learned this aspect of his offensive skill set from former teammates like DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and James Harden.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Honest conversations with a ‘collision communicator’ While Coen attributes a lot of Lloyd’s breakout success to his work ethic and tenacity, the Jaguars’ head coach also believes the elevation of the linebacker’s skill set came out of in-depth discussions last offseason.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Powell, who will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason unless the Heat signs him to an extension ahead of free agency, learned this aspect of his offensive skill set from former teammates like DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and James Harden.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Honest conversations with a ‘collision communicator’ While Coen attributes a lot of Lloyd’s breakout success to his work ethic and tenacity, the Jaguars’ head coach also believes the elevation of the linebacker’s skill set came out of in-depth discussions last offseason.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Skill set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill%20set. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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