diff --git a/changelog/14237.doc.rst b/changelog/14237.doc.rst
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@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Improve clarity in getting started documentation.
diff --git a/doc/en/getting-started.rst b/doc/en/getting-started.rst
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@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Install ``pytest``
 
     pip install -U pytest
 
-2. Check that you installed the correct version:
+2. Check if you installed the correct version:
 
 .. code-block:: bash