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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

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The Quick Take

Combining LLMs with search to ground responses in real documents - reduces hallucinations.

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Look Closer

RAG: giving the AI access to verified information so it doesn't have to make things up.

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The Bottom Line

A technique that improves LLM accuracy by retrieving relevant context before generating answers.

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