AI product & model operations · Working

Vector database

Also called: vector store

ELI5

A database used to find items with similar numeric meaning.

Used in conversation

“The vector database stores document chunks and access controls.”

Definition

A database designed to store and search vector representations such as embeddings.

Here “Vector database” means: A database designed to store and search vector representations such as embeddings.

Pitch context

You will see “Vector database” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches ai product & model operations.

Why it matters: In ai product & model operations, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16