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
Richard Brody 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Kyle Hamilton is poised to make an immediate impact and the front office stacked the safety position with knowledgeable veterans to compliment his current skill set and elevate him as the 1st round pick. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 His chameleonic skill set helps unlock the Ravens’ defense, forcing quarterbacks to account for him as a blitzer, deep safety and tight end blanket. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 Now in his first week of college classes, the three-time state champion while at St. Thomas Aquinas High in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and decorated true freshman has had the game plan adjusted to fit his skill set. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 Risk is becoming increasingly complex, which means not just every CEO, but every CFO, every corporate general counsel, and every board member needs to broaden their skill set. David Meyer, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 The 5-8, 190-pound Lindsay lacks Taylor’s explosiveness or Hines’ versatility, but brings his own shifty skill set. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2022 Strong, drafted in the fourth round out of South Dakota State, has been limited in practice, but his skill set could earn third-down snaps. Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 Projects can also be a great way for juniors to showcase their skill set early on and build rapport among team members, which can increase both confidence and excitement for future endeavors. Karl Moore, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Heavyweight is one of our deepest divisions and his skill set fits right in. Mma Junkie Staff, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 See More
Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 His chameleonic skill set helps unlock the Ravens’ defense, forcing quarterbacks to account for him as a blitzer, deep safety and tight end blanket. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 Now in his first week of college classes, the three-time state champion while at St. Thomas Aquinas High in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and decorated true freshman has had the game plan adjusted to fit his skill set. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 Risk is becoming increasingly complex, which means not just every CEO, but every CFO, every corporate general counsel, and every board member needs to broaden their skill set. David Meyer, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 The 5-8, 190-pound Lindsay lacks Taylor’s explosiveness or Hines’ versatility, but brings his own shifty skill set. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2022 Strong, drafted in the fourth round out of South Dakota State, has been limited in practice, but his skill set could earn third-down snaps. Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 Projects can also be a great way for juniors to showcase their skill set early on and build rapport among team members, which can increase both confidence and excitement for future endeavors. Karl Moore, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Heavyweight is one of our deepest divisions and his skill set fits right in. Mma Junkie Staff, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1976, in the meaning defined above
- quick study
- quick temper
- quick time
- quick trick
- quick-break
- quick-change
- quick-change artist
- quick-fire
- quick-firer
- quick-freeze
- quick-freezes
- quick-freezing
- quick-froze
- quick-frozen
- quick-in-the-hand
- quick-lunch
- quick-setting
- quick-sighted
- quick-sightedness
- quick-tempered
- quick-witted
- quick-wittedly
- quick-wittedness
- quick/slow off the mark
- quickbeam