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Knowledge systems
Vector database
Plain-language meaning
A data system designed to store and query vectors, commonly alongside metadata and original content references.
Why it matters
It supports similarity retrieval but still needs access controls and up-to-date source records.
Practical example
Search stored document embeddings while filtering to the user’s authorised department.
Common misunderstanding
Treating vector storage as a complete RAG solution.
Related concepts
Embedding · Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
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References
Reviewed 2026-10-02.
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