docs(langchain-classic): clarify MultiVectorRetriever usage#35053
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Summary
Improves the class-level documentation for
MultiVectorRetrieverby expandingthe docstring to clearly explain its purpose, behavior, and common usage
patterns.
Details
The previous docstring was very minimal for a retriever that is frequently used
in RAG pipelines. This update adds context around when and why
MultiVectorRetrievershould be used, without changing any runtime behavior.Verification
Documentation-only change. No functional logic was modified.
Notes
No breaking changes.