diff --git a/chapter06/procps.xml b/chapter06/procps.xml
index 3a0f55ebd..316086a77 100644
--- a/chapter06/procps.xml
+++ b/chapter06/procps.xml
@@ -139,8 +139,8 @@ swap memory) in the system</para>
 <varlistentry id="top">
 <term><command>top</command></term>
 <listitem>
-<para>Displays the top CPU processes; it provides an ongoing look at
-processor activity in real time</para>
+<para>Displays a list of the most CPU intensive processes; it provides an
+ongoing look at processor activity in real time</para>
 <indexterm zone="ch-system-procps top"><primary sortas="b-top">top</primary></indexterm>
 </listitem>
 </varlistentry>
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ processes, memory, paging, block Input/Output (IO), traps, and CPU activity</par
 <varlistentry id="watch">
 <term><command>watch</command></term>
 <listitem>
-<para>Runs a given command repeatedly, displaying the first screen-full of its 
+<para>Runs a given command repeatedly, displaying the first screen-full of its
 output; this allows a user to watch the output change over time</para>
 <indexterm zone="ch-system-procps watch"><primary sortas="b-watch">watch</primary></indexterm>
 </listitem>