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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But between his transcendent skill set, maturity beyond his years, and global appeal, the 21-year-old is already positioning himself as the league’s next great ambassador and possibly the face of the NBA.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Given Walden's and D'Amaro's complementary skill sets — and given recent momentum behind co-CEO appointments both in media and beyond — the Disney board could opt to select both to jointly replace Iger.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
That’s the skill set that will separate those who merely keep up from those who lead.
—Brandon Griffin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Each year, seniors representing a vareity of skill sets try-out for all four shows.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
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Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Given Walden's and D'Amaro's complementary skill sets — and given recent momentum behind co-CEO appointments both in media and beyond — the Disney board could opt to select both to jointly replace Iger.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
That’s the skill set that will separate those who merely keep up from those who lead.
—Brandon Griffin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Each year, seniors representing a vareity of skill sets try-out for all four shows.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Skill set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill%20set. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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