skill set
noun
: a set of skills
especially
: a collection of skills and abilities that can be applied to a professional or creative endeavor
She chooses to pursue a position in public relations—"journalism's evil twin"—reasoning that it will require much the same "skill set" that a published writer has. —
Alexandra Jacobs
Alexandra Jacobs Cauchetier's skill set—he was both a high-wire documentarian and, in effect, a director of fictions—uniquely qualified him to share in the multifarious spirit of the New Wave. —Richard Brody
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Familiarize yourself with what freelance skill sets are in demand right now.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
His size, skill set, versatility, vision and feel for the game form the most complete package the sport has seen in eons.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Ware flashed his tantalizing skill set with 13 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks, while making all six of his shots.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Henderson’s skill set marries perfectly with the Colts’ main bell cow, Jonathan Taylor, and his presence would add another level of explosiveness to an offense that should still be pretty run-heavy in 2025.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Chris Carosa, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
His size, skill set, versatility, vision and feel for the game form the most complete package the sport has seen in eons.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Ware flashed his tantalizing skill set with 13 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks, while making all six of his shots.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Henderson’s skill set marries perfectly with the Colts’ main bell cow, Jonathan Taylor, and his presence would add another level of explosiveness to an offense that should still be pretty run-heavy in 2025.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Skill set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill%20set. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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