searchare
searchare is a coined term used in data retrieval and geospatial contexts to denote a defined region within which searches or queries are conducted. The term blends "search" and "area" and is used to describe the bounded scope of a search operation.
In GIS and location-based services, a search area is often implemented as a polygon or bounding box
Common implementations include bounding boxes, polygons, circular radii, or grid-based regions. Systems may support dynamic adjustment
A researcher might set a search area to a 10-km radius around a city center to study
Related terms include region of interest, bounding box, search scope, and spatial indexing. The concept is found