skill set
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skill set
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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So, if your boss is giving up their weekend to attend an executive education program, that might be your hint to keep expanding your skill set, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
“If they want to get ahead, invest in an appreciating asset, and the best one is themselves — their career, training, skill set, connections and ability to be flexible.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
But she acknowledges that her distinct approach — kinder, gentler, more tearful — is rooted in her particular skill set: “It’s similar to how I responded to being led in kitchens,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
“This is the new skill set that they’re learning,” says Bui.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
That’s when it became clear that the attendants’ entire skill set was limited to opening the spigots and closing them again.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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