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 The `-o`/`--output` option is used to specify that the certificate type used by the linter is written to standard error. This is useful when using the `--detect` option to see which certificate type was determined by the heuristics logic.
 
 The `--validity-period-start` option is used to override how the issuance date/time of a certificate is determined. Many requirements are applicable based on the date/time of issuance of certificates, so this option is useful
-to evaluate a certificate to see whether it complies with an upcoming requirement. There are three possible types of values for this option:
+to evaluate whether a certificate complies with an upcoming requirement. There are three possible types of values for this option:
 
 1. `DOCUMENT`: Use the value of the `notBefore` field to determine the issuance date/time. This is the default value.
 2. `NOW`: Use the current date/time to override the issuance date/time.