Is Redrive a Real Word?

Yes, redrive is in the scrabble dictionary.

What is a Redrive?

The ReDriver, also known as repeater IC, regenerates signals to boost the signal quality of high-speed interfaces. ... Using equalization, pre-emphasis, and other technologies, a single Redriver can adjust and correct for known channel losses at the transmitter and restore signal integrity at the receiver.

What is mean by retrieving?

to recover or regain: to retrieve the stray ball. to bring back to a former and better state; restore: to retrieve one's fortunes. to make amends for: to retrieve an error. to make good; repair: to retrieve a loss. Hunting.