diff --git a/exercises/concept/captains-log/.docs/instructions.md b/exercises/concept/captains-log/.docs/instructions.md
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--- a/exercises/concept/captains-log/.docs/instructions.md
+++ b/exercises/concept/captains-log/.docs/instructions.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Help Mary by creating random generators for data commonly appearing in the capta
 ## 1. Generate a random starship registry number
 
 Enterprise (registry number NCC-1701) is not the only starship flying around!
-When it rendezvous with another starship, Mary needs to log the registry number of that starship.
+When it meets another starship, Mary needs to log the registry number of that starship.
 
 Registry numbers start with the prefix "NCC-" and then use a number from 1000 to 9999 (both inclusive).