diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -6,6 +6,6 @@ A simple usb midi device class for [usb-device](https://crates.io/crates/usb-dev
 Currently this aims to be a very simple implementation, that allows the micro
 controller to send midi information to the PC.
 
-This craate requires the use of a hardware driver, that implements the
+This crate requires the use of a hardware driver, that implements the
 usb-device traits.