When scientists look for something for the first time why is it called REsearch?

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Because the RE doesn't mean again in this instance. I quote: research - 1577, "act of searching closely," from M.Fr. recerche (1539), from O.Fr. recercher "seek out, search closely," from re-, intensive prefix, + cercher "to seek for" (see search). Meaning "scientific inquiry" is first attested 1639. Phrase research and development is recorded from 1923. Jul 19 04, 5:59 AM

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