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

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

Olivier’s unique skill set and physical presence align perfectly with the tradition of dominant front court players in our program. —Matt Baker, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026

The assembling of the team is arbitrary, as are their skill sets. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026

Butajevas, who turned 19 on March 27, arrives to coach Todd Golden’s team with a prototypical European skill set at nearly 6-foot-10. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

The 5-11 Lemon primarily played in the slot at USC, so his skill set is different from that of the big-bodied, ball-hawking Brown. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026

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