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

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Example Sentences

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skill set

“If you want to own the whole problem and actually do the transformation, you can’t come in with just a limited skill set of being able to just deploy AI,” Grewal said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Muñoz admits he exaggerated his skill set to get his foot in the door, but he was determined to make the opportunity count.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

So the differentiating skill set or capability is: Can you recognize patterns?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Yet employers increasingly expect AI expertise as a part of a new worker’s skill set.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026

Dasch was an expert on all things American, which was a highly valuable skill set in Nazi Germany.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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