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diff --git a/Documentation/admin-guide/sysctl/kernel.rst b/Documentation/admin-guide/sysctl/kernel.rst
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@@ -1111,7 +1111,8 @@ printk_ratelimit_burst
While long term we enforce one message per `printk_ratelimit`_
seconds, we do allow a burst of messages to pass through.
``printk_ratelimit_burst`` specifies the number of messages we can
-send before ratelimiting kicks in.
+send before ratelimiting kicks in. After `printk_ratelimit`_ seconds
+have elapsed, another burst of messages may be sent.
The default value is 10 messages.