diff --git a/doc/en/reference/reference.rst b/doc/en/reference/reference.rst
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--- a/doc/en/reference/reference.rst
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@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ pytest.freeze_includes
 Marks
 -----
 
-Marks can be used apply meta data to *test functions* (but not fixtures), which can then be accessed by
+Marks can be used to apply metadata to *test functions* (but not fixtures), which can then be accessed by
 fixtures or plugins.