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The article argues against overusing vector search, highlighting BM25's effectiveness for exact keyword matching and its role in hybrid search systems.
This article provides an in-depth comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of BM25 lexical search and embedding semantic search in RAG retrieval, offers a practical framework for selecting retrieval methods based on query type and system trade-offs, and emphasizes the importance of treating RAG as a system rather than a simple component.