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[sandeep145]

Hi, I am confused whether I should use 'a' article or 'the' article in the situation given below.

I discuss some points with my colleague and after the discussion, I inform him that I will send a draft report incorporating all the points discussed.

Now, if I want to send a/the draft report via an email. What should I write: please find attached 'a draft' or 'the draft'?

Should I write 'the draft' as my colleague already knows which draft I am referring to?

Please clarify. Thanks.

[Minoo]

Hello Sandeep,

Yes, as you have previously mentioned this draft, even though it didn't yet exist', it's better to say 'the' draft. It's implicit that you mean: Please find attached the draft (that I said I would prepare).