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Function Details: difference

Description

Returns the difference of two or more sets as a new set.

Extended Description

The difference() method returns a new set containing elements that are in the original set but not in the specified iterable(s). It can take multiple iterables as arguments. If an element is in the original set and not in any of the specified iterables, it will be included in the result. This method does not modify the original set.

Function Signature

set.difference(*others: Iterable) -> set

Module: set

Class: set

Parameters

Parameter List

other: Iterable

Return

Returns a new set containing elements that are in the original set but not in the specified iterable(s).

Return Type

set

Output

Explanation

This example shows the difference between two sets in both directions.