diff --git a/Documentation/hwmon/sysfs-interface b/Documentation/hwmon/sysfs-interface
index ff45d1f..48ceabe 100644
--- a/Documentation/hwmon/sysfs-interface
+++ b/Documentation/hwmon/sysfs-interface
@@ -91,12 +91,11 @@
 		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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