What does Zoom Out do in Splunk when executing a search?

When you use the "Zoom Out" feature in Splunk during a search, it expands the time focus to include a broader range of time. This allows users to analyze larger datasets by bringing in more events that fall outside the initially defined time range. Consequently, you can observe trends and patterns that may not have been visible within a narrow time span. This feature is essential for gaining comprehensive insights, especially when investigating issues or looking for anomalies that may occur over extended periods.

The other options involve narrowing down the search or altering the current session state, which is not the function of the "Zoom Out" feature.