Glossary

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

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

Definition

What this term means

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

The business impact

If your content is not retrievable, it is unlikely to be cited or recommended.

How you might use this term

“We structure documentation so RAG systems can pull accurate snippets.”

Explore connected concepts

Vector Index

A database that stores embeddings for semantic retrieval.

Freshness Signals

Indicators that content is recent and maintained.

Knowledge Graph

A structured map of entities and their relationships.

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