diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ To view the status of the amplify project at any time, you can run the Amplify `
 $ amplify status
 ```
 
-### Configuring the React applicaion
+### Configuring the React application
 
 Now, our resources are created & we can start using them!
 
@@ -897,4 +897,4 @@ componentDidMount() {
 componentWillUnmount() {
   this.subscription.unsubscribe()
 }
-``` -->
\ No newline at end of file
+``` -->