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definite description

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definite description
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1. (Linguistics / Grammar) a description that is modified by the definite article or a possessive, such as the woman in white or Rosemary's baby
2. (Linguistics / Grammar) a similar plural expression, such as the kings of Scotland


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Youth workers may feel that definite descriptions of their work are not helpful because they want to be seen as responsive to the changing needs of young people.
 
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