diff --git a/book/source/04-certificates.md b/book/source/04-certificates.md
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@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ In OpenPGP, component keys containing private key material also include metadata
 
 ### Fingerprint
 
-Each OpenPGP component key allows for the generation of an *OpenPGP fingerprint* . This fingerprint is produced based on the public key material, the creation timestamp, and, when relevant, the ECDH parameters.
+Each OpenPGP component key possesses an *OpenPGP fingerprint*. This fingerprint is derived from the public key material, the creation timestamp, and, when relevant, the ECDH parameters.
 
 ```{figure} diag/Fingerprint.png