diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ checklist with requirements. If solutions are proposed, alternatives should be
 listed and eliminated. Even if the criteria for elimination of a solution is
 frivelous, say so.
 
-Larger arcs typically work best with design documents, similar to those found
+Larger changes typically work best with design documents, similar to those found
 in `design/`. These are focused on providing context to the design at the time
 the feature was conceived and can inform future documentation contributions.