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   retrospective

   /ˌrɛtrə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. looking back on or dealing with past events or situations: "our survey was retrospective"
   • ▪ (of an exhibition or compilation) showing the development of an artist's work over a period of time: "a retrospective collection of albums spanning the course of his entire career"
   • ▪ (of a statute or legal decision) taking effect from a date in the past: "retrospective pay awards"

   noun

   • 1. an exhibition or compilation showing the development of an artist's work over a period of time: "a Georgia O'Keeffe retrospective"

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