diff --git a/doc/api/repl.md b/doc/api/repl.md
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@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ For all other key bindings, see [TTY keybindings][].
 ### Default Evaluation
 
 By default, all instances of [`repl.REPLServer`][] use an evaluation function
-that evaluates JavaScript expressions and provides access to Node.js' built-in
+that evaluates JavaScript expressions and provides access to Node.js built-in
 modules. This default behavior can be overridden by passing in an alternative
 evaluation function when the [`repl.REPLServer`][] instance is created.