diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ If one of the watched file changes then a given command will be exxecuted.
 It loops permanently; you need to stop it by Ctrl + C and/ or can
 use it as systemd watcher daemon.
 
-It uses stats for wide compatibility but prefers inotifywatch to
-check a file change.
+It uses stat for wide compatibility but can enable inotifywatch to
+check a file change by an event.
 
 licence: Free software GNU GPL 3.0
 
@@ -30,11 +30,11 @@ Parameters
     -i
         force inotifywait command
     -s
-        force stats command
+        force stat command
     -v
         verbose mode; enable showing debug output
     -w [integer]
-        for stats mode: wait time in seconds betweeen each test or on missing file; default: 5 sec
+        for stat mode: wait time in seconds betweeen each test or on missing file; default: 5 sec
 
 ```