diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -8,6 +8,6 @@ Please ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines:
 * Keep descriptions short and simple.
 * End all descriptions with a full stop/period.
 * Check your spelling and grammar.
-* New categories, or improvements to the existing categorisaton are welcome.
+* New categories, or improvements to the existing categorisation are welcome.
 
-Thank you for your suggestions!
\ No newline at end of file
+Thank you for your suggestions!