diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Vagrant with VirtualBox or libvirt driver helps you to quickly spin test cluster
 2. The [repo owners](OWNERS) will respond to your issue promptly.
 3. Fork the desired repo, develop and test your code changes.
 4. Install [pre-commit](https://pre-commit.com) and install it in your development repo.
-5. Addess any pre-commit validation failures.
+5. Address any pre-commit validation failures.
 6. Sign the CNCF CLA (<https://git.k8s.io/community/CLA.md#the-contributor-license-agreement>)
 7. Submit a pull request.
 8. Work with the reviewers on their suggestions.