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# [Retrieval vs Re-ranking](https://buildwithchiru.hashnode.dev/retrieval-vs-re-ranking?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn the difference between retrieval and re-ranking in RAG systems, why both matter, and how they improve LLM response quality.

Jul 10 · 4 min read · buildwithchiru.hashnode.dev  
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