diff --git a/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-start.xml b/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-start.xml
index 4fab6b2a85..8f31ae7385 100644
--- a/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-start.xml
+++ b/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-start.xml
@@ -539,7 +539,7 @@
 
         <para>
             Follow these general steps to prepare a Windows, Mac, or Linux
-            machine as your Yocto Project development host:
+            machine as your Yocto Project build host:
             <orderedlist>
                 <listitem><para>
                     <emphasis>Go to the Docker Installation Site:</emphasis>
@@ -561,14 +561,14 @@
                 <listitem><para>
                     <emphasis>Go to the Install Site for Your Platform:</emphasis>
                     Click the link for the Docker edition associated with
-                    your development host machine's native software.
-                    For example, if your machine is running Microsoft
+                    your build host's native software.
+                    For example, if your build host is running Microsoft
                     Windows Version 10 and you want the Docker CE Stable
                     edition, click that link under "Supported Platforms".
                     </para></listitem>
                 <listitem><para>
                     <emphasis>Understand What You Need:</emphasis>
-                    The install page has pre-requisites your machine must
+                    The install page has pre-requisites your build host must
                     meet.
                     Be sure you read through this page and make sure your
                     machine meets the requirements to run Docker.
@@ -607,7 +607,7 @@
                     Go to
                     <ulink url='https://github.com/crops/docker-win-mac-docs/wiki'></ulink>
                     and follow the directions for your particular
-                    development host (i.e. Linux, Mac, or Windows).</para>
+                    build host (i.e. Linux, Mac, or Windows).</para>
 
                     <para>Once you complete the setup instructions for your
                     machine, you have the Poky, Extensible SDK, and Toaster