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    Hybrid Search

    Search approach combining keyword-based (BM25) and semantic (vector) search for best of both worlds. Uses fusion techniques like RRF to merge results.

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    About this tool

    Overview

    Hybrid search combines traditional keyword search (BM25) with semantic vector search, leveraging strengths of both approaches.

    Components

    Keyword Search (BM25)

    • Exact term matching
    • Fast and efficient
    • Handles specific terms well
    • No semantic understanding

    Vector Search

    • Semantic understanding
    • Handles paraphrases
    • Context-aware
    • May miss specific terms

    Fusion (RRF)

    • Combines result sets
    • Balances both approaches
    • Improves overall quality

    Advantages

    • Better Recall: Catches more relevant results
    • Improved Precision: Reduces irrelevant matches
    • Robust: Works across query types
    • Best of Both: Keyword precision + semantic understanding

    Implementation

    1. Run parallel searches (BM25 + vector)
    2. Get top-k from each
    3. Apply fusion (RRF recommended)
    4. Optional: Rerank fused results
    5. Return final ranking

    Supported By

    • Weaviate
    • Qdrant
    • Elasticsearch
    • OpenSearch
    • Milvus (via plugins)
    • Vespa

    When to Use

    • Production RAG systems
    • Enterprise search
    • When both precision and recall matter
    • Diverse query types

    Pricing

    Technique, costs from vector DB + compute.

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    Information

    Websitesuperlinked.com
    PublishedMar 11, 2026

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