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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Wembanyama has mastered the skill sets of much smaller players.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
Jakucionis showed off his intriguing skill set in his first NBA start, totaling 17 points on 5-of-13 shooting from the field and 5-of-8 shooting from three-point range, six rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Celtics.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Now, a year later, this new councilperson has proven himself to be inept and without even having the basic skill set to do the job at the council meetings.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
Lake has the type of versatile skill set — including man-to-man coverage ability — the Pats are now seeking.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
Jakucionis showed off his intriguing skill set in his first NBA start, totaling 17 points on 5-of-13 shooting from the field and 5-of-8 shooting from three-point range, six rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Celtics.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Now, a year later, this new councilperson has proven himself to be inept and without even having the basic skill set to do the job at the council meetings.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
Lake has the type of versatile skill set — including man-to-man coverage ability — the Pats are now seeking.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Skill set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill%20set. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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