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Saturday, July 18, 2026

retrieval augmented generation

retrieval augmented generation

/rɪˌtriːvəl ˌɔːɡˌmentɪd ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/

Combining search results with generative AI for grounded responses

Retrieval augmented generation reduces hallucinations by citing sources.

Etymology — Modern compound; `retrieval` from Old French `retrover` + `augmented` from Latin `augere` + `generation` from Latin `generare`