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skill set

American  
[skil-set] / ˈskɪlˌsɛt /
Or skillset

noun

  1. a particular combination of skills that a person has developed, especially ones that can be used in a job.

    She doesn't have the proper skill set to be an effective manager.


Etymology

Origin of skill set

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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“Put them all together,” the junior said of his skill set.

From The Wall Street Journal

The boys learn that they must back their natural talents with drills, emotional intelligence, experience and a more comprehensive and flexible skill set to actually restore Karasuno to its former glory.

From Salon

“Most of the time, adult children are trying but don’t have the skill set to implement the changes that are needed. Or they’re viewed as a child still by the parent and not taken seriously,” Keating said.

From MarketWatch

Rather than treating AI as a separate skill set or capability, leading organizations will integrate AI training with employee development, ensuring that workers understand both the technology and its strategic application.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jennifer Lopez, who showcases her triple-threat skill set in the musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” felt a “huge” responsibility to get it right when portraying Tejana icon Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 biopic about the late singer.

From Los Angeles Times