skill set

American

[skil-set] / ˈskɪlˌsɛt /

Or skillset

noun

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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On the plus side, that will be your chance to flex a broader skill set.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Find an industry that matches your skill set.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

I don’t think she cared a lot, but I think you’re saying Blanche is also just really savvy, and he’s got a better skill set for not caring and executing.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“Her background, her skill set and also the fact that she plays the sport herself at a high level,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 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

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