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skill seta range of skills or abilities that a person has, especially those needed for a particular job or activity

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a range of skills or abilities that a person has, especially those needed for a particular job or activity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɪl set/

Example Sentences

  • His skill set includes coding, cooking, and surprisingly, juggling flaming torches.
  • The job requires a skill set that combines technical expertise with people skills.
  • She's updating her skill set faster than her smartphone updates its apps.

skill set

NOUN

[/ˈskɪl set/]

a range of skills or abilities that a person has, especially those needed for a particular job or activity

a range of skills or abilities that a person has, especially those needed for a particular job or activity
💡 Concept

a range of skills or abilities that a person has, especially those needed for a particular job or activity

Her skill set shines with her drill pet, still wet from training!
🎵 Rhyme

Her skill set shines with her drill pet, still wet from training!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈskɪl set/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈskɪl set/

🌳Etymology

Rootskill
Suffix-set

🎵Rhyme

fill netdrill petstill wet
fill net
drill pet
still wet

🔗Collocations

diverse skill set
develop a skill set
transferable skill set
expand your skill set
valuable skill set
unique skill set

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His skill set includes coding, cooking, and surprisingly, juggling flaming torches.

The job requires a skill set that combines technical expertise with people skills.

😄 Fun example

She's updating her skill set faster than her smartphone updates its apps.

A well-rounded skill set is essential for career advancement in today's market.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

abilitiescompetenciesexpertisecapabilitiestalents

Antonyms

incompetenceinabilityweakness

Related

resumequalificationexperienceportfolioproficiency

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