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.

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Etymology

Origin of skill set

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

“Rather than having one skill set, writing, and being able to generate something that is relatively replicable, can I expand what I do and maybe get ahead?” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

They re-signed utility player Santiago Espinal, whose skill set was no longer redundant when Kiké Hernández returned to the injured list, this time with a strained left oblique.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Find an industry that matches your skill set.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“Maybe I was overoptimistic about a person’s skill set or ambitions,” Lee said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

His approval of my skill set — and telling me it was valuable to his success — was enough for me to shove the growing list of worries to the back of my mind.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam