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@@ -30,14 +30,14 @@ Data signature packets manifest in three distinct forms, which will be detailed
 
 ## Forms of OpenPGP data signatures
 
-OpenPGP data signatures can be applied in three distinct methods[^sign-modes-gpg]:
+OpenPGP data signatures can be applied in three distinct forms[^sign-modes-gpg]:
 
 - **Detached**: The OpenPGP signature exists as a separate entity, independent from the signed data.
 - **Inline**: Both the original data and its corresponding OpenPGP signature are encapsulated within an OpenPGP container.
 - **Cleartext signature**: A plaintext message and its OpenPGP signature coexist in a combined text format, preserving the readability of the original message.
 
 
-[^sign-modes-gpg]: These three methods of signature application align with GnuPG's `--detach-sign`, `--sign`, and `--clearsign` command options.
+[^sign-modes-gpg]: These three forms of signature application align with GnuPG's `--detach-sign`, `--sign`, and `--clearsign` command options.
 
 ### Detached signatures