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

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skill set

McDuffie’s attitude and skill set, and the toughness and “swag” that Watson plays with are palpable, Jimmy Lake said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

I don’t know the right words to say to sound cool, because “being cool” does not fall within my skill set.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman