RAG & Retrieval
Vector Store
A storage system purpose-built for saving, indexing, and querying vector embeddings at scale.
In depth
A storage system purpose-built for saving, indexing, and querying vector embeddings at scale. Vector stores power the retrieval step in RAG pipelines by enabling fast similarity search across millions of embedded documents. Options range from hosted services (Pinecone, Weaviate) to database extensions (pgvector for PostgreSQL) to in-memory libraries (FAISS, Annoy). The choice depends on scale, latency requirements, and infrastructure preferences.
Example
In practice, developers reach for Vector Store when they need the capability described above as part of an AI feature or workflow.
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FAQ
What is Vector Store?
A storage system purpose-built for saving, indexing, and querying vector embeddings at scale.
Why does Vector Store matter for AI developers?
Vector Store sits in the RAG & Retrieval part of the AI stack. Understanding it helps you make better decisions when building, debugging, and shipping AI features.
Where can I learn more about Vector Store?
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Related terms
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Vector Database
A database optimized for storing and querying high-dimensional vectors (embeddings).
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Semantic Search
A search method that finds results based on meaning rather than exact keyword matches.
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Hybrid Search
A retrieval strategy that combines keyword-based search (BM25, TF-IDF) with semantic vector search (embeddings) to get the best of both approaches.
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