Python Set intersection() Method
Example
Return a set that contains the items that exist in both set
x, and set y:
x =
{"apple", "banana", "cherry"}
y = {"google",
"microsoft", "apple"}
z = x.intersection(y)
print(z)
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Definition and Usage
The intersection() method returns a set that
contains the similarity between two or more sets.
Meaning: The returned set contains only items that exist in both sets, or in all sets if the comparison is done with more than two sets.
Syntax
set.intersection(set1, set2 ... etc)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| set1 | Required. The set to search for equal items in |
| set2 | Optional. The other set to search for equal items in. You can compare as many sets you like. Separate the sets with a comma |
More Examples
Example
Compare 3 sets, and return a set with items that is present in all 3 sets:
x =
{"a", "b", "c"}
y = {"c",
"d", "e"}
z = {"f",
"g", "c"}
result = x.intersection(y, z)
print(result)
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