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
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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Finally, overseeing nearshore teams demands a different skill set from managing in-house staff, placing additional responsibilities on U.S.-based supervisors.
—Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Robinson has both the on-field skill set and the off-field personality that the Bills gravitate toward.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Barron’s a versatile defensive back who has the instincts and skill set to make impact plays.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
In a move reminiscent of his work alongside Richard Linklater on Netflix’s Hit Man, Powell is writing the script with Apatow, continuing to cement his reputation as the rare A-list star with this kind of skill set.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Robinson has both the on-field skill set and the off-field personality that the Bills gravitate toward.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Barron’s a versatile defensive back who has the instincts and skill set to make impact plays.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
In a move reminiscent of his work alongside Richard Linklater on Netflix’s Hit Man, Powell is writing the script with Apatow, continuing to cement his reputation as the rare A-list star with this kind of skill set.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Skill set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill%20set. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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