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A binary operator representing set intersection that produces a set containing elements common to both input sets.

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Examples

Basic set intersection

A \cap B \text{ represents the intersection of sets A and B}

Multiple set intersection

\{1,2,3,4\} \cap \{2,4,6,8\} = \{2,4\}

Intersection in probability

P(A \cap B) = P(A) \cdot P(B) \text{ for independent events}