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Hybrid Search
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Definition
Combining keyword search (like BM25) with vector search, so retrieval catches both exact-term matches and semantically similar text.
Posts that use this term
- Beyond vector search: hybrid, rerank, and graph RAG
When plain vector search hits its ceiling, three upgrades actually help: hybrid search, reranking, and graph RAG. When each one earns its added complexity.