diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-preferences.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-preferences.md
index 76d874b7e8..f22ca4f413 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-preferences.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-preferences.md
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ Specify the maximum number of entries to keep in the scan history. Entries inclu
 
 #### Maximum on-demand scan threads
 
-Specify the maximum number CPU used during scheduled scans.
+Specify the maximum number of CPUs used during scheduled scans.
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 |:---|:---|
 | **Key** | maximumOnDemandScanThreads |