Glossary

Context Window

The maximum amount of text an AI model can consider when generating a response.

Definition

What this term means

The maximum amount of text an AI model can consider when generating a response.

The business impact

Content that fits within the context window is more likely to be fully processed and accurately cited.

How you might use this term

“We structure pages to deliver key information within typical context window limits.”

Explore connected concepts

Token

The basic unit of text that AI models process, typically representing a word or part of a word.

LLM

A machine learning model trained on large text datasets to generate or summarise language.

RAG

A system that retrieves sources before an AI model writes a response.

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