diff --git a/docs/source/ownable.rst b/docs/source/ownable.rst
index 43a088517..30daaab61 100644
--- a/docs/source/ownable.rst
+++ b/docs/source/ownable.rst
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@ modifier onlyOwner( )
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 Prevents function from running if it is called by anyone other than the owner.
 
-transfer(address newOwner) onlyOwner
+transferOwnership(address newOwner) onlyOwner
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-Transfers ownership of the contract to the passed address.
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+Transfers ownership of the contract to the passed address.