diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1b614b27..ae2e079c 100644
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@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ To include other collectors, specify the build tags lile this:
     go build -tags 'ganglia runit' node_exporter.go
 
 
-Which collectors are used is controled by the --enabledCollectors flag.
+Which collectors are used is controlled by the --enabledCollectors flag.
 
 ### NativeCollector