skill set
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skill set
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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It feels like I am stuck in a low-income trap with this skill set.
From MarketWatch
“Just as important as having the right skill set, you do need to have enough of the right kind of personality that you don’t become a toxic individual. That will drag the entire team down and make them not effective, in any field.”
“I’m more prepared than I used to be. I have the skill set now to deal with it.”
From Los Angeles Times
"The retailer expects e-commerce to disproportionately drive its growth," UBS said, adding that Guggina "has the background and the skill set to lead this effort."
From Barron's
When you see how AI can help you learn and accomplish something that feels like it’s beyond your knowledge and skill set, that doesn’t just open the doors to writing your own programs: It opens the door to learning an ever-growing range of skills.
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