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Embedding

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Agent Evaluation Terms →

An embedding is a numerical vector representation of text, images, or other data that captures semantic meaning. Embeddings power search, retrieval, and similarity matching in RAG-based agent systems and must be governed for data access and freshness.

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What is Embedding?

An embedding is a numerical vector representation of text, images, or other data that captures semantic meaning.

How does Embedding work?

Embeddings power search, retrieval, and similarity matching in RAG-based agent systems and must be governed for data access and freshness.

Which terms are related to Embedding?

Closely related concepts include Agentic RAG, Continuous Integration Agent, Evaluation Harness (Agent), Retrieval Agent. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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