searchspace
nounUK /ˈsɜːtʃ.speɪs/
US /ˈsɝːtʃ.speɪs/
A searchspace is all the places you can look when you are trying to find something.
The detective drew a map of the searchspace so the team knew every spot to check.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, the set of all possible solutions or states a program can examine while solving a problem.
The algorithm explored a huge searchspace before finding the best route.
3. The total collection of options considered when making a decision or planning.
Adding more colors to the palette widened the searchspace for the designer.
4. A defined region that rescue teams scan during a missing-person operation.
Drones covered the northern searchspace in under an hour.