Agentic AI Terminology: Essential Definitions and Concepts
Essential agentic AI terminology: agents, tool use, chains, orchestration, RAG, fine-tuning, and guardrails explained.
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Agentic AI introduces new terminology that professionals need to understand. This glossary covers essential terms for navigating the agentic AI landscape.
Core Terms
- Agent: AI that takes autonomous actions toward goals
- Tool use: Agent ability to access external systems
- Chain: Sequential connection of multiple AI operations
- Orchestration: Coordinating multiple agents for complex tasks
- Human-in-the-loop: Required human oversight in agent workflows
Advanced Concepts
- RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation—combining retrieval with generation
- Fine-tuning: Customizing base models for specific applications
- Guardrails: Constraints limiting agent behavior