diff --git a/tools/perf/Documentation/perf-report.txt b/tools/perf/Documentation/perf-report.txt
index 52d3fc6846a9..40c1db83a16d 100644
--- a/tools/perf/Documentation/perf-report.txt
+++ b/tools/perf/Documentation/perf-report.txt
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ SYNOPSIS
 DESCRIPTION
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 This command displays the performance counter profile information recorded
-via perf report.
+via perf record.
 
 OPTIONS
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