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@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Add this to your `.pre-commit-config.yaml`
 
 #### `check-added-large-files`
 Prevent giant files from being committed.
-  - Specify what is "too large" with `args: ['--maxkb=123']` (default=500kB).
+  - Specify what is "too large", in kilobytes, with `args: ['--maxkb=123']` (default=500kB).
   - Limits checked files to those indicated as staged for addition by git.
   - If `git-lfs` is installed, lfs files will be skipped
     (requires `git-lfs>=2.2.1`)