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Template

A reusable prompt structure containing instructions and variable content for directing a language model.

A prompt template combines a user’s question with instructions that guide the model. It can also include context—such as retrieved information, chat history, or examples—to help the model respond appropriately. section 7.2.1

A company-policy Q&A prompt

A basic template might pair “Q: How much does the company match for our 401k? A:” with policy information retrieved through semantic search. An added instruction could ask the model to explain the answer as if the user were five years old. section 7.2.1

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