diff --git a/doc/man/man5/slapo-retcode.5 b/doc/man/man5/slapo-retcode.5
index 6b7f997df6..93ace46db4 100644
--- a/doc/man/man5/slapo-retcode.5
+++ b/doc/man/man5/slapo-retcode.5
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ The
 overlay utilizes the "return code" schema described herein. 
 This schema is specifically designed for use with this
 overlay and is not intended to be used otherwise.
-It is also noted that the schema describe here is
+It is also noted that the schema described here is
 .I a work in
 .IR progress ,
 and hence subject to change without notice.