Python Collection intersection() Method
Example
Return a set that contains the items existing in both set x and set y:
x = {"apple", "banana", "cherry"}
y = {"google", "microsoft", "apple"}
z = x.intersection(y)
print(z)
Definition and Usage
The intersection() method returns a set that contains the similarities between two or more sets.
Meaning: The returned set only contains items that exist in both sets, or if more than two sets are compared, then in all sets.
Syntax
set.intersection(set1, set2 ... etc)
Parameter Value
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| set1 | Required. The set in which the same items need to be searched. |
| set2 |
Optional. Other sets in which the same items need to be searched. You can compare as many sets as you like. Sets are separated by commas. |
More Examples
Example
Compare 3 sets and return the items that exist in all 3 sets:
x = {"a", "b", "c"}
y = {"c", "d", "e"}
z = {"f", "g", "c"}
result = x.intersection(y, z)
print(result)
