retrieval-augmented generation
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Official ISTQB Definition
An architecture that enhances LLM outputs by retrieving relevant information from external knowledge bases before generating responses.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Combining LLMs with search to ground responses in real documents - reduces hallucinations.
Look Closer
RAG: giving the AI access to verified information so it doesn't have to make things up.
The Bottom Line
A technique that improves LLM accuracy by retrieving relevant context before generating answers.
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