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RAG & Search

Retrieval quality

How well a retrieval system returns the information actually needed to answer a question.

Example

A test set checks whether search consistently retrieves the passage needed for a correct answer.

Why people use it

Understanding “Retrieval quality” helps teams design search-backed answers that are accurate and traceable.

What you'll hear

“How are we handling Retrieval quality so the assistant gets the right information?”

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