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Tool-Augmented Generation

An approach in which the model uses tools such as computation, search, or external system calls to produce more accurate results.

Tool-augmented generation allows the model to rely on external operations when needed rather than generating purely from internal prediction. This may include calculators, database queries, search engines, or API calls. It significantly improves grounding quality, especially in accuracy-critical and workflow-integrated tasks.