diff --git a/docs/source/configure.rst b/docs/source/configure.rst
index d2d2418a..00c904d1 100644
--- a/docs/source/configure.rst
+++ b/docs/source/configure.rst
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Once again, in order of least to most authoritative:
 
         $ gunicorn --check-config
 
-    It will also allows you to know if your applican can be launched.
+    It also allows you to know if your application can be launched.
 
 
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