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@@ -30,17 +30,15 @@ guidelines](https://gitlab.com/caosdb/caosdb/-/blob/dev/REVIEW_GUIDELINES.md)
   - Problems with old code
   - Why this implementation?
 
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 # Check List for the Reviewer
 
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 - [ ] I understand the intent of this MR
 - [ ] All automated tests pass
 - [ ] Up-to-date CHANGELOG.md
 - [ ] The test environment setup works and the intended behavior is
   reproducible in the test environment
 - [ ] In-code documentation and comments are up-to-date.
-- [ ] Check: Are there spezifications? Are they satisfied?
+- [ ] Check: Are there specifications? Are they satisfied?
 
 For further good practices have a look at [our review guidelines](https://gitlab.com/caosdb/caosdb/-/blob/dev/REVIEW_GUIDELINES.md).