diff --git a/doc/release-notes/10216-metadatablocks.md b/doc/release-notes/10216-metadatablocks.md
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 The API endpoint `/api/metadatablocks/{block_id}` has been extended to include the following fields:
 
-- `isRequired` - Wether or not this field is required
+- `isRequired` - Whether or not this field is required
 - `displayOrder`:  The display order of the field in create/edit forms