skill set

or skill·set

[ skil-set ]

noun

1. a particular combination of skills that a person has developed, especially ones that can be used in a job:

   She doesn't have the proper skill set to be an effective manager.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skill set¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Whatever skill set Archbishop Welby may have had, in not doing enough on the important issue of safeguarding through rigorously pursuing abuse cases when they were brought to his attention and ensuring others did the same, much trust in the Church was lost.

From BBC

Like with Ohtani, his low cost and highly touted skill set will lead to all sorts of potential suitors.

From Los Angeles Times

Her skill set says she should have won, but America has a history of getting it wrong.

From Salon

Tyler Bilodeau showed his dazzling offensive skill set with 10 points in a five-minute flash to start the second half.

From Los Angeles Times

“She has it all. We never want to stifle her ability to be a bucket-getter — nobody is better at that than her — but she really has a complete game. As her skill set and her pace have evolved, I just want her to make the right play again and again.”

From Los Angeles Times