Phrase guide

skill set

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A set of skills.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

The skills needed to accomplish a specified task or perform a given function.

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 技能組合 /技能组合 (jìnéng zǔhé) — set of skills
  • Finnish: taidot — set of skills
  • German: Fähigkeiten — set of skills
  • Irish: riar scileanna — set of skills
  • Russian: набо́р на́выков (nabór návykov) — set of skills
  • Spanish: conjunto de habilidades — set of skills
  • Chinese Mandarin: 技能 (jìnéng) — skills needed to accomplish a specified task
  • Finnish: tarvittavat taidot — skills needed to accomplish a specified task