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 PIV-Authenticator
 =================
 
-`piv-authenticator` is a Rust implematation of the [Personal Identity Verification](https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-73-4.pdf) smartcard.
+`piv-authenticator` is a Rust implementation of the [Personal Identity Verification](https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-73-4.pdf) smartcard.
 
 Supported features
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