What does the cryptic crossword clue "Announcing retrospective - assign it a glum or pessimistic segment (12)" mean?

The definition is "Announcing". The wordplay uses a hidden word. A (well) hidden answer (‘segment’) reversed (‘retrospective’) in ‘assi GN IT A GLUM OR P essimistic’. The answer is PROMULGATING.

Announcing retrospective - assign it a glum or pessimistic segment (12)

Guardian Cryptic #29236 | 14 Across | 2023-11-24 flower

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