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@@ -414,14 +414,6 @@ Yes, pgvector uses the write-ahead log (WAL), which allows for replication and p
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You’ll need to use [dimensionality reduction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimensionality_reduction) at the moment.
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#### Do indexes need to fit into memory?
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No, but as with other index types, you’ll likely see better performance if they do. You can get the size of an index with:
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```sql
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SELECT pg_size_pretty(pg_relation_size('index_name'));
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```
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#### Can I store vectors with different dimensions in the same column?
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You can use `vector` as the type (instead of `vector(3)`).
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SELECT * FROM items ORDER BY embedding::vector(3) <-> '[3,1,2]' LIMIT 5;
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```
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#### Do indexes need to fit into memory?
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No, but like other index types, you’ll likely see better performance if they do. You can get the size of an index with:
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```sql
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SELECT pg_size_pretty(pg_relation_size('index_name'));
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```
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## Troubleshooting
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#### Why isn’t a query using an index?
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