diff --git a/Doc/tutorial/controlflow.rst b/Doc/tutorial/controlflow.rst
--- a/Doc/tutorial/controlflow.rst
+++ b/Doc/tutorial/controlflow.rst
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ local symbol table is created for that c
 A function definition introduces the function name in the current symbol table.
 The value of the function name has a type that is recognized by the interpreter
 as a user-defined function.  This value can be assigned to another name which
-can then also be used as a function.  This serves as a general renaming
+can then also be used as a function.  This serves as a general aliasing
 mechanism::
 
    >>> fib