diff --git a/doc/api/projects.md b/doc/api/projects.md
index 869907b0dd7..a88a878428a 100644
--- a/doc/api/projects.md
+++ b/doc/api/projects.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Constants for project visibility levels are next:
 
 ## List projects
 
-Get a list of projects accessible by the authenticated user.
+Get a list of projects for which the authenticated user is a member.
 
 ```
 GET /projects