1 files changed, 3 insertions, 4 deletions

diff --git a/Documentation/hwmon/sysfs-interface b/Documentation/hwmon/sysfs-interface
index ff45d1f837c8..48ceabedf55d 100644
--- a/Documentation/hwmon/sysfs-interface
+++ b/Documentation/hwmon/sysfs-interface
@@ -91,12 +91,11 @@ name		The chip name.
                 I2C devices get this attribute created automatically.
                 RO
 
-update_rate     The rate at which the chip will update readings.
+update_interval The interval at which the chip will update readings.
                 Unit: millisecond
                 RW
-                Some devices have a variable update rate. This attribute
-                can be used to change the update rate to the desired
-                frequency.
+                Some devices have a variable update rate or interval.
+                This attribute can be used to change it to the desired value.
 
 
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