RAG Architecture

Definitions

1. The overall system design for retrieval-augmented generation, including indexing, chunking, retrieval, ranking, prompt assembly, and answer generation. RAG architecture choices determine quality, latency, and operating cost.

   In plain English: The overall architecture of a retrieval-augmented generation system.

   Example: "Their RAG architecture separated fast keyword retrieval from slower semantic reranking so the assistant stayed responsive without losing relevance."

Related Terms

• AI Architecture
• AI Layer
• AI Stack
• Dense Model
• Memory Module
• Parameter Sharing
• RAG Chain
• RAG Chunk
• RAG Context
• RAG Embedding
• RAG Evaluation
• RAG Framework
• RAG Index
• RAG Pipeline
• RAG Query
• RAG Retriever
• RAG Search