diff --git a/docs/lib/content/using-npm/logging.md b/docs/lib/content/using-npm/logging.md
index 4470d5d155acd..e55173e1cdafc 100644
--- a/docs/lib/content/using-npm/logging.md
+++ b/docs/lib/content/using-npm/logging.md
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ The default value of `loglevel` is `"notice"` but there are several levels/types
 - `"verbose"`
 - `"silly"`
 
-All logs pertaining to a level proceeding the current setting will be shown.
+All logs pertaining to a level preceding the current setting will be shown.
 
 ##### Aliases