diff --git a/documentation/ref-manual/variables.rst b/documentation/ref-manual/variables.rst
index 18ead7d046..2f9f1a9d80 100644
--- a/documentation/ref-manual/variables.rst
+++ b/documentation/ref-manual/variables.rst
@@ -4892,8 +4892,7 @@ system and gives an overview of their function and contents.
       would place patch files and configuration fragment files (i.e.
       "out-of-tree"). However, if you want to use a ``defconfig`` file that
       is part of the kernel tree (i.e. "in-tree"), you can use the
-      :term:`KBUILD_DEFCONFIG` variable and append the
-      :term:`KMACHINE` variable to point to the
+      :term:`KBUILD_DEFCONFIG` variable to point to the
       ``defconfig`` file.
 
       To use the variable, set it in the append file for your kernel recipe