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

Examples of skill set in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But most importantly, Jovic’s skill set appears to complement Adebayo’s game as starting frontcourt partners. —

Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024 One of the school’s pillars is a focus on the practical rather than the theoretical in the ever-changing music industry to properly arm students with the skill sets needed to hit the ground running and thrive. —

Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for skill set

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