Hybrid search combines lexical (keyword) and vector (semantic) retrieval, often with fusion ranking, to improve recall and precision.
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Hybrid Search
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Hybrid search combines lexical (keyword) and vector (semantic) retrieval, often with fusion ranking, to improve recall and precision.
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You mix classic keyword search with meaning-based search so neither misses important results.
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- NIST AI Risk Management Framework — risk vocabulary context for AI systems
- Brel Digital company and technology profiles — applied usage evidence where tagged
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