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

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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What’s critical for employers here is to have a firm grasp on the underlying skill sets of their team members and then chart out a plan to reskill and redirect that talent. —

Ryan Wong, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Washington’s addition bridges the experience gap, and now there’s a good mix of game experience and talented youth with different body types and skill sets in the room. —

Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 The 6-foot-11, 230-pound Condon was a 3-star prospect but the son of an Australian Rules footballer with elite athletic ability, a diverse skill set and a competitive edge. —

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025 The Sky could bring Morrow home to Chicago, but their positional needs don’t match up with the forward’s skill set. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for skill set