RAG & Search
Keyword search
Search that relies primarily on matching exact words or terms.
Example
A search for invoice 8472 finds the page containing that exact identifier.
Why it matters
It makes precise references easy to find without relying on a guess about their meaning.
You'll hear it
“Search for the exact invoice number.”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Can it miss a document that uses another word for the same idea?
- Yes. A relevant passage may not contain the words in the request.
- Does repeating a word many times prove relevance?
- No. Repetition can occur in unhelpful or misleading material.
- Can spelling mistakes affect the results?
- Yes. Some tools correct them, while others need a closer match.