diff --git a/platform/core/src/runs/PersistingMutationListener.js b/platform/core/src/runs/PersistingMutationListener.js
index 5ad7434d7c..b992ed3d8a 100644
--- a/platform/core/src/runs/PersistingMutationListener.js
+++ b/platform/core/src/runs/PersistingMutationListener.js
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 
 define([], function () {
     /**
-     * Listens for mutation on domain objects and triggers mutation when
+     * Listens for mutation on domain objects and triggers persistence when
      * it occurs.
      * @param {Topic} topic the `topic` service; used to listen for mutation
      * @memberof platform/core