What is Hybrid Search?
A search method that combines dense and sparse retrieval techniques to improve accuracy and relevance.
More about Hybrid Search (Dense + Sparse Retrieval):
Hybrid Search integrates both dense retrieval and sparse retrieval methods to achieve a balance of semantic understanding and term-based precision. This approach leverages the strengths of both techniques, ensuring high recall and relevance.
Hybrid search is commonly used in semantic search systems and applications requiring comprehensive and accurate information retrieval, such as question answering and retrieval augmentation pipelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of hybrid search?
It combines the semantic accuracy of dense retrieval with the precision of sparse retrieval, providing more comprehensive results.
What applications commonly use hybrid search?
Applications like semantic search, document retrieval, and retrieval fusion benefit from hybrid search.
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