diff --git a/doc/api/crypto.md b/doc/api/crypto.md
index 194f3cb9bb1024..93f0bd3c1a169f 100644
--- a/doc/api/crypto.md
+++ b/doc/api/crypto.md
@@ -2722,7 +2722,7 @@ added: v15.9.0
 The issuer certificate or `undefined` if the issuer certificate is not
 available.
 
-### `x509.keyUsage`
+### `x509.extKeyUsage`
 
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 added: v15.6.0
@@ -2730,7 +2730,7 @@ added: v15.6.0
 
 * Type: {string\[]}
 
-An array detailing the key usages for this certificate.
+An array detailing the key extended usages for this certificate.
 
 ### `x509.publicKey`