diff --git a/doc/dev/repository.rst b/doc/dev/repository.rst
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--- a/doc/dev/repository.rst
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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Repository
 
 :Last Reviewed: 2023-09-05
 
-This project uses subprojects and retrieves its versioning
+This project uses sub-projects and retrieves its versioning
 information from version control.
 Therefore it is crucial that you follow these rules when
 working with the project (e.g. for packaging a