diff --git a/doc/build-osx.md b/doc/build-osx.md
index 8a266bc567..6268a440a8 100644
--- a/doc/build-osx.md
+++ b/doc/build-osx.md
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Installing the dependencies using MacPorts is very straightforward.
 
 3.  It is a good idea to build and run the unit tests, too:
 
-        make test
+        make check
 
 Instructions: HomeBrew
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@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ Rerunning "openssl version" should now return the correct version.
 
 3.  It is a good idea to build and run the unit tests, too:
 
-        make test
+        make check
 
 Creating a release build
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