A, THE or NULL Article?

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A, THE or NULL Article?

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Hi,

I would appreciate the help of the professional community. I can't figure our which article should I use in the following slogan before the word digital:

Let's build (the) digital future.

On the one hand, it's an uncountable noun and the null article should be used. But it also could be considered as specific identity known. I would really appreciate your help.

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Re: A, THE or NULL Article?

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'Future' is a countable noun and therefore, in the singular, requires a determiner.

Here either 'the' or 'a' would be acceptable, depending on your viewpoint.
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