diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Uninstall a specific version
 $ gitbook uninstall 2.0.1
 ```
 
-Use a local folder as a GitBook version (for developement)
+Use a local folder as a GitBook version (for development)
 
 ```
 $ gitbook alias ./mygitbook latest