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   are acceptable.
 
 - Dates can be *converted to a string* in several formats including
-  ISO 8601 and RFC 822 using the function **string->date**.
+  ISO 8601 and RFC 822 using the function **date->string**.
 
 - Functions are provided to calculate *astronomical dates* for any
   given year (**easter-day**, **vernal-equinox**,