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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web When Callahan was asked how Higgins’ skill set contrasted with receivers like Chase and Justin Jefferson, who wowed the league with his performance against Buffalo last week.

Michael Niziolek, cleveland, 18 Nov. 2022 As for McDavid, no matter how ramped up his miles per hour, the Oilers center’s skill set never breaks down, his game a brand of magic akin to what the world first saw with Orr’s arrival on Causeway Street in 1966.

Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Nov. 2022 These roles typically have less variability around pay than positions that require specific skill set and more experience.

Megan Leonhardt, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2022 His rapid rise to the center of Musk’s inner circle, and his newfound responsibility for helping run Twitter, shows how the tech billionaire prizes loyalty and tenacity over experience and a traditional skill set.

Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2022 Students can earn a master’s degree in 40 weeks and leave with a professional skill set and demo reel.

Jeff Bond, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2022 While turning to a 6-11 player hardly is considered small ball, Spoelstra said Jovic’s perimeter skill set offers intriguing possibilities.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2022 Remember, your bad habits are as transferrable as your skill set.

Elaine Welteroth, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2022 The fourth line typically is the simplest path for a prospect to try to stick on a roster, but that hard-checking, energy type of role doesn’t fit Reichel’s skill set.

Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022 See More

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