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@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 record, and related EPICS software required to build and use it.  Version
 R6-9 of the motor record is compatible with EPICS base R3.14.12.2 and above.
 <p>
-The motor record is intended to support motors of all kinds, but currently 
+The motor record is intended to support positioning motors of all kinds, but currently 
 supports only the following variety of motor controllers (in addition to Soft 
 Channel support):
 </p>