diff --git a/aep/general/0202/aep.md.j2 b/aep/general/0202/aep.md.j2
index 4044f8a4..18addee2 100644
--- a/aep/general/0202/aep.md.j2
+++ b/aep/general/0202/aep.md.j2
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ name and type information by specifying constraints or validation rules.
 
 ## Guidance
 
-Decorating a field with `buf.validate.field` is only necessary when a field
+Annotating a field with `buf.validate.field` is only necessary when a field
 consistently follows a set pattern.
 
 #### Format Compatibility