Hybrid Search

What is Hybrid Search?

Hybrid search combines vector search (semantic meaning) with keyword search (exact matches) to improve retrieval accuracy in RAG systems.

Where did the term "Hybrid Search" come from?

Best practice for robust information retrieval.

How is "Hybrid Search" used today?

Implemented in modern vector databases like Pinecone and Weaviate.

Related Terms

• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• semantic-search
• Vector Embeddings