Retrieval
Vector database
A database designed to store embeddings and quickly find the ones most similar to a query.
Vector databases power the search step of RAG. Many general databases, including PostgreSQL with an extension, can also store and search vectors.
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What does Vector database mean?
A database designed to store embeddings and quickly find the ones most similar to a query. Vector databases power the search step of RAG. Many general databases, including PostgreSQL with an extension, can also store and search vectors.