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@@ -1384,8 +1384,8 @@ A basic HTTP request consists of a verb (method) and a resource (endpoint).  Bel
 | Verb | Description | Idempotent* | Safe | Cacheable |
 |---|---|---|---|---|
 | GET | Reads a resource | Yes | Yes | Yes |
-| POST | Creates a resource or trigger a process that handles data | No | No | Yes if response contains freshness info |
-| PUT | Creates or replace a resource | Yes | No | No |
+| POST | Creates a resource or triggers a process that handles data | No | No | Yes if response contains freshness info |
+| PUT | Creates or replaces a resource | Yes | No | No |
 | PATCH | Partially updates a resource | No | No | Yes if response contains freshness info |
 | DELETE | Deletes a resource | Yes | No | No |