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@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Run [pg_dump](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.6/app-pgdump.html) to generate a
           options: "-O"   
 ```
 
-> NOTE: Ensure the backup output file exists.
+> NOTE: Ensure the backup output file already exists.
 
 Example
 ```yaml