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 ## Collection objects
 
-Collection obejct is a pointer to a specific collection in the [database](database.md). If you want to [insert](insert.md) new records or
+Collection object is a pointer to a specific collection in the [database](database.md). If you want to [insert](insert.md) new records or
 [query](queries.md) existing ones then you need to have a valid collection object. 
 
 **NB** Collection names can't start or end with a period nor contain a dollar sign! (`.tes$t` is not allowed)