search space

In problem-solving and optimization, the search space is the entire set of all possible solutions or options that could be explored to find the best or most suitable one. For example, if you're trying to find the fastest route between two cities, every possible path you could take represents part of the search space. The size of the search space can vary greatly, and a larger space means more options to examine, which can make finding the optimal solution more complex. Efficient search techniques aim to explore this space effectively without checking every possibility.